Add 32/56 and 20/18, Solve 32/56 + 1 2/18 as a fraction

Add 32/56 and 20/18

1^st number: 32/56, 2^nd number: 1 2/18

32/56 + 20/18 is 106/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 18 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
32/56 = 32 × 9/56 × 9 = 288/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
20/18 = 20 × 28/18 × 28 = 560/504
Add the two like fractions:
288/504 + 560/504 = 288 + 560/504 = 848/504
848/504 simplified gives 106/63
So, 32/56 + 20/18 = 106/63
In mixed form: 143/63

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