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Add 2/32 and 42/56

2/32 + 42/56 is 13/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    2/32 = 2 × 7/32 × 7 = 14/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
    42/56 = 42 × 4/56 × 4 = 168/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/224 + 168/224 = 14 + 168/224 = 182/224
  5. 182/224 simplified gives 13/16
  6. So, 2/32 + 42/56 = 13/16

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