Add 5/32 and 4/56
5/32 + 4/56 is 51/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 56 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
5/32 = 5 × 7/32 × 7 = 35/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
4/56 = 4 × 4/56 × 4 = 16/224 - Add the two like fractions:
35/224 + 16/224 = 35 + 16/224 = 51/224 - So, 5/32 + 4/56 = 51/224
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