Add 32/56 and 28/6
1st number: 32/56, 2nd number: 4 4/6
32/56 + 28/6 is 110/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
32/56 = 32 × 3/56 × 3 = 96/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
28/6 = 28 × 28/6 × 28 = 784/168 - Add the two like fractions:
96/168 + 784/168 = 96 + 784/168 = 880/168 - 880/168 simplified gives 110/21
- So, 32/56 + 28/6 = 110/21
In mixed form: 55/21
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