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Add 63/49 and 2/32

1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 2/32

63/49 + 2/32 is 151/112.

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,
    63/49 = 63 × 32/49 × 32 = 2016/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    2/32 = 2 × 49/32 × 49 = 98/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/1568 + 98/1568 = 2016 + 98/1568 = 2114/1568
  5. 2114/1568 simplified gives 151/112
  6. So, 63/49 + 2/32 = 151/112
    In mixed form: 139/112

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