Add 7/32 and 2/49
7/32 + 2/49 is 407/1568.
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,
7/32 = 7 × 49/32 × 49 = 343/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
2/49 = 2 × 32/49 × 32 = 64/1568 - Add the two like fractions:
343/1568 + 64/1568 = 343 + 64/1568 = 407/1568 - So, 7/32 + 2/49 = 407/1568
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