Add 3/32 and 2/56
3/32 + 2/56 is 29/224.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 7/32 × 7 = 21/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
2/56 = 2 × 4/56 × 4 = 8/224 - Add the two like fractions:
21/224 + 8/224 = 21 + 8/224 = 29/224 - So, 3/32 + 2/56 = 29/224
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