Add 2/32 and 5/56
2/32 + 5/56 is 17/112.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 4/56 × 4 = 20/224 - Add the two like fractions:
14/224 + 20/224 = 14 + 20/224 = 34/224 - 34/224 simplified gives 17/112
- So, 2/32 + 5/56 = 17/112
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