Add 81/49 and 2/32, Solve 1 32/49 + 2/32 as a fraction

Add 81/49 and 2/32

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

81/49 + 2/32 is 1345/784.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
81/49 = 81 × 32/49 × 32 = 2592/1568
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
2/32 = 2 × 49/32 × 49 = 98/1568
Add the two like fractions:
2592/1568 + 98/1568 = 2592 + 98/1568 = 2690/1568
2690/1568 simplified gives 1345/784
So, 81/49 + 2/32 = 1345/784
In mixed form: 1561/784

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