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Add 32/35 and 30/56

32/35 + 30/56 is 29/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    32/35 = 32 × 8/35 × 8 = 256/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/280 + 150/280 = 256 + 150/280 = 406/280
  5. 406/280 simplified gives 29/20
  6. So, 32/35 + 30/56 = 29/20
    In mixed form: 19/20

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