Add 32/6 and 45/56
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 45/56
32/6 + 45/56 is 1031/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
32/6 = 32 × 28/6 × 28 = 896/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
45/56 = 45 × 3/56 × 3 = 135/168 - Add the two like fractions:
896/168 + 135/168 = 896 + 135/168 = 1031/168 - So, 32/6 + 45/56 = 1031/168
In mixed form: 623/168
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