Add 32/28 and 1/8
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 1/8
32/28 + 1/8 is 71/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
32/28 = 32 × 2/28 × 2 = 64/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
1/8 = 1 × 7/8 × 7 = 7/56 - Add the two like fractions:
64/56 + 7/56 = 64 + 7/56 = 71/56 - So, 32/28 + 1/8 = 71/56
In mixed form: 115/56
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