Add 32/28 and 5/56
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 5/56
32/28 + 5/56 is 69/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 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 56 × 1 = 56,
5/56 = 5 × 1/56 × 1 = 5/56 - Add the two like fractions:
64/56 + 5/56 = 64 + 5/56 = 69/56 - So, 32/28 + 5/56 = 69/56
In mixed form: 113/56
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