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Add 32/56 and 1/35

32/56 + 1/35 is 3/5.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    32/56 = 32 × 5/56 × 5 = 160/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    1/35 = 1 × 8/35 × 8 = 8/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/280 + 8/280 = 160 + 8/280 = 168/280
  5. 168/280 simplified gives 3/5
  6. So, 32/56 + 1/35 = 3/5

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