Add 32/56 and 9/18
32/56 + 9/18 is 15/14.
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,
9/18 = 9 × 28/18 × 28 = 252/504 - Add the two like fractions:
288/504 + 252/504 = 288 + 252/504 = 540/504 - 540/504 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 32/56 + 9/18 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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