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Add 1/56 and 12/32

1/56 + 12/32 is 11/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
    1/56 = 1 × 4/56 × 4 = 4/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    12/32 = 12 × 7/32 × 7 = 84/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/224 + 84/224 = 4 + 84/224 = 88/224
  5. 88/224 simplified gives 11/28
  6. So, 1/56 + 12/32 = 11/28

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