Add 10/32 and 45/56
10/32 + 45/56 is 125/112.
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,
10/32 = 10 × 7/32 × 7 = 70/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
45/56 = 45 × 4/56 × 4 = 180/224 - Add the two like fractions:
70/224 + 180/224 = 70 + 180/224 = 250/224 - 250/224 simplified gives 125/112
- So, 10/32 + 45/56 = 125/112
In mixed form: 113/112
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