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Add 24/32 and 12/56

24/32 + 12/56 is 27/28.

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,
    24/32 = 24 × 7/32 × 7 = 168/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
    12/56 = 12 × 4/56 × 4 = 48/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/224 + 48/224 = 168 + 48/224 = 216/224
  5. 216/224 simplified gives 27/28
  6. So, 24/32 + 12/56 = 27/28

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