Add 32/6 and 60/56
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 1 4/56
32/6 + 60/56 is 269/42.
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,
60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168 - Add the two like fractions:
896/168 + 180/168 = 896 + 180/168 = 1076/168 - 1076/168 simplified gives 269/42
- So, 32/6 + 60/56 = 269/42
In mixed form: 617/42
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