Add 32/28 and 56/36, Solve 1 4/28 + 1 20/36 as a fraction

Add 32/28 and 56/36

1^st number: 1 4/28, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

32/28 + 56/36 is 170/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
32/28 = 32 × 9/28 × 9 = 288/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
56/36 = 56 × 7/36 × 7 = 392/252
Add the two like fractions:
288/252 + 392/252 = 288 + 392/252 = 680/252
680/252 simplified gives 170/63
So, 32/28 + 56/36 = 170/63
In mixed form: 244/63

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