Add 6/32 and 27/49
6/32 + 27/49 is 579/784.
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,
27/49 = 27 × 32/49 × 32 = 864/1568 - Add the two like fractions:
294/1568 + 864/1568 = 294 + 864/1568 = 1158/1568 - 1158/1568 simplified gives 579/784
- So, 6/32 + 27/49 = 579/784
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