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Add 6/49 and 10/32

6/49 + 10/32 is 341/784.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 32 is 1568

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
    6/49 = 6 × 32/49 × 32 = 192/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    10/32 = 10 × 49/32 × 49 = 490/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/1568 + 490/1568 = 192 + 490/1568 = 682/1568
  5. 682/1568 simplified gives 341/784
  6. So, 6/49 + 10/32 = 341/784

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