Add 32/48 and 45/56
32/48 + 45/56 is 247/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
32/48 = 32 × 7/48 × 7 = 224/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
45/56 = 45 × 6/56 × 6 = 270/336 - Add the two like fractions:
224/336 + 270/336 = 224 + 270/336 = 494/336 - 494/336 simplified gives 247/168
- So, 32/48 + 45/56 = 247/168
In mixed form: 179/168
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