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Add 32/7 and 56/81

1st number: 4 4/7, 2nd number: 56/81

32/7 + 56/81 is 2984/567.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 81 is 567

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
    32/7 = 32 × 81/7 × 81 = 2592/567
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
    56/81 = 56 × 7/81 × 7 = 392/567
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2592/567 + 392/567 = 2592 + 392/567 = 2984/567
  5. So, 32/7 + 56/81 = 2984/567
    In mixed form: 5149/567

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