Add 3/32 and 6/56
3/32 + 6/56 is 45/224.
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,
6/56 = 6 × 4/56 × 4 = 24/224 - Add the two like fractions:
21/224 + 24/224 = 21 + 24/224 = 45/224 - So, 3/32 + 6/56 = 45/224
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