Add 6/32 and 2/49
6/32 + 2/49 is 179/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 49 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
6/32 = 6 × 49/32 × 49 = 294/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
2/49 = 2 × 32/49 × 32 = 64/1568 - Add the two like fractions:
294/1568 + 64/1568 = 294 + 64/1568 = 358/1568 - 358/1568 simplified gives 179/784
- So, 6/32 + 2/49 = 179/784
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