Add 32/48 and 56/72
32/48 + 56/72 is 13/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
32/48 = 32 × 3/48 × 3 = 96/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
56/72 = 56 × 2/72 × 2 = 112/144 - Add the two like fractions:
96/144 + 112/144 = 96 + 112/144 = 208/144 - 208/144 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 32/48 + 56/72 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
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