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Add 7/32 and 8/49

7/32 + 8/49 is 599/1568.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    7/32 = 7 × 49/32 × 49 = 343/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
    8/49 = 8 × 32/49 × 32 = 256/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/1568 + 256/1568 = 343 + 256/1568 = 599/1568
  5. So, 7/32 + 8/49 = 599/1568

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