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Add 7/49 and 20/32

7/49 + 20/32 is 43/56.

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,
    7/49 = 7 × 32/49 × 32 = 224/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    20/32 = 20 × 49/32 × 49 = 980/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/1568 + 980/1568 = 224 + 980/1568 = 1204/1568
  5. 1204/1568 simplified gives 43/56
  6. So, 7/49 + 20/32 = 43/56

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