Add 6/32 and 45/49
6/32 + 45/49 is 867/784.
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,
45/49 = 45 × 32/49 × 32 = 1440/1568 - Add the two like fractions:
294/1568 + 1440/1568 = 294 + 1440/1568 = 1734/1568 - 1734/1568 simplified gives 867/784
- So, 6/32 + 45/49 = 867/784
In mixed form: 183/784
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