Add 2/32 and 3/56
2/32 + 3/56 is 13/112.
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,
2/32 = 2 × 7/32 × 7 = 14/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
3/56 = 3 × 4/56 × 4 = 12/224 - Add the two like fractions:
14/224 + 12/224 = 14 + 12/224 = 26/224 - 26/224 simplified gives 13/112
- So, 2/32 + 3/56 = 13/112
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