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Add 32/56 and 21/12

1st number: 32/56, 2nd number: 1 9/12

32/56 + 21/12 is 65/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    32/56 = 32 × 3/56 × 3 = 96/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    21/12 = 21 × 14/12 × 14 = 294/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/168 + 294/168 = 96 + 294/168 = 390/168
  5. 390/168 simplified gives 65/28
  6. So, 32/56 + 21/12 = 65/28
    In mixed form: 29/28

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