Add 32/7 and 12/56
1st number: 4 4/7, 2nd number: 12/56
32/7 + 12/56 is 67/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
32/7 = 32 × 8/7 × 8 = 256/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
12/56 = 12 × 1/56 × 1 = 12/56 - Add the two like fractions:
256/56 + 12/56 = 256 + 12/56 = 268/56 - 268/56 simplified gives 67/14
- So, 32/7 + 12/56 = 67/14
In mixed form: 411/14
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