Add 32/5 and 28/56
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 28/56
32/5 + 28/56 is 69/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
32/5 = 32 × 56/5 × 56 = 1792/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
28/56 = 28 × 5/56 × 5 = 140/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1792/280 + 140/280 = 1792 + 140/280 = 1932/280 - 1932/280 simplified gives 69/10
- So, 32/5 + 28/56 = 69/10
In mixed form: 69/10
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 64/5+28/56 32/10+28/56 96/5+28/56 32/5+84/56 32/15+28/56 32/25+28/56 32/35+28/56