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Add 32/56 and 2/6

32/56 + 2/6 is 19/21.

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,
    2/6 = 2 × 28/6 × 28 = 56/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/168 + 56/168 = 96 + 56/168 = 152/168
  5. 152/168 simplified gives 19/21
  6. So, 32/56 + 2/6 = 19/21

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