Add 32/56 and 7/5
1st number: 32/56, 2nd number: 1 2/5
32/56 + 7/5 is 69/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
32/56 = 32 × 5/56 × 5 = 160/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
7/5 = 7 × 56/5 × 56 = 392/280 - Add the two like fractions:
160/280 + 392/280 = 160 + 392/280 = 552/280 - 552/280 simplified gives 69/35
- So, 32/56 + 7/5 = 69/35
In mixed form: 134/35
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