Add 32/56 and 3/6
32/56 + 3/6 is 15/14.
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,
3/6 = 3 × 28/6 × 28 = 84/168 - Add the two like fractions:
96/168 + 84/168 = 96 + 84/168 = 180/168 - 180/168 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 32/56 + 3/6 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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