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Add 64/2 and 1/49

1st number: 32 0/2, 2nd number: 1/49

64/2 + 1/49 is 1569/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    64/2 = 64 × 49/2 × 49 = 3136/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    1/49 = 1 × 2/49 × 2 = 2/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3136/98 + 2/98 = 3136 + 2/98 = 3138/98
  5. 3138/98 simplified gives 1569/49
  6. So, 64/2 + 1/49 = 1569/49
    In mixed form: 321/49

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