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Add 32/56 and 14/6

1st number: 32/56, 2nd number: 2 2/6

32/56 + 14/6 is 61/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 6 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    32/56 = 32 × 3/56 × 3 = 96/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    14/6 = 14 × 28/6 × 28 = 392/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/168 + 392/168 = 96 + 392/168 = 488/168
  5. 488/168 simplified gives 61/21
  6. So, 32/56 + 14/6 = 61/21
    In mixed form: 219/21

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