Add 32/56 and 25/42
32/56 + 25/42 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 42 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 42 × 4 = 168,
25/42 = 25 × 4/42 × 4 = 100/168 - Add the two like fractions:
96/168 + 100/168 = 96 + 100/168 = 196/168 - 196/168 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 32/56 + 25/42 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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