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Add 1/2 and 56/32

1^st number: 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 24/32

1/2 + 56/32 is 9/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
   1/2 = 1 × 16/2 × 16 = 16/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   56/32 = 56 × 1/32 × 1 = 56/32
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/32 + 56/32 = 16 + 56/32 = 72/32
5. 72/32 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 1/2 + 56/32 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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