Add 3/56 and 1/32
3/56 + 1/32 is 19/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
3/56 = 3 × 4/56 × 4 = 12/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
1/32 = 1 × 7/32 × 7 = 7/224 - Add the two like fractions:
12/224 + 7/224 = 12 + 7/224 = 19/224 - So, 3/56 + 1/32 = 19/224
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