Add 32/56 and 14/12, Solve 32/56 + 1 2/12 as a fraction

Add 32/56 and 14/12

1^st number: 32/56, 2^nd number: 1 2/12

32/56 + 14/12 is 73/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 12 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
32/56 = 32 × 3/56 × 3 = 96/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
14/12 = 14 × 14/12 × 14 = 196/168
Add the two like fractions:
96/168 + 196/168 = 96 + 196/168 = 292/168
292/168 simplified gives 73/42
So, 32/56 + 14/12 = 73/42
In mixed form: 131/42

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