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Add 32/56 and 10/9

1st number: 32/56, 2nd number: 1 1/9

32/56 + 10/9 is 106/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 9 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    32/56 = 32 × 9/56 × 9 = 288/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    10/9 = 10 × 56/9 × 56 = 560/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/504 + 560/504 = 288 + 560/504 = 848/504
  5. 848/504 simplified gives 106/63
  6. So, 32/56 + 10/9 = 106/63
    In mixed form: 143/63

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