Add 32/56 and 28/12, Solve 32/56 + 2 4/12 as a fraction

Add 32/56 and 28/12

1^st number: 32/56, 2^nd number: 2 4/12

32/56 + 28/12 is 61/21.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
32/56 = 32 × 3/56 × 3 = 96/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
28/12 = 28 × 14/12 × 14 = 392/168
Add the two like fractions:
96/168 + 392/168 = 96 + 392/168 = 488/168
488/168 simplified gives 61/21
So, 32/56 + 28/12 = 61/21
In mixed form: 219/21

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