Add 32/56 and 3/18
32/56 + 3/18 is 31/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/18 = 3 × 28/18 × 28 = 84/504 - Add the two like fractions:
288/504 + 84/504 = 288 + 84/504 = 372/504 - 372/504 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 32/56 + 3/18 = 31/42
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