Add 32/56 and 30/36
32/56 + 30/36 is 59/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 36 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 36 × 14 = 504,
30/36 = 30 × 14/36 × 14 = 420/504 - Add the two like fractions:
288/504 + 420/504 = 288 + 420/504 = 708/504 - 708/504 simplified gives 59/42
- So, 32/56 + 30/36 = 59/42
In mixed form: 117/42
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