Add 32/8 and 1/56
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 1/56
32/8 + 1/56 is 225/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
32/8 = 32 × 7/8 × 7 = 224/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
1/56 = 1 × 1/56 × 1 = 1/56 - Add the two like fractions:
224/56 + 1/56 = 224 + 1/56 = 225/56 - So, 32/8 + 1/56 = 225/56
In mixed form: 41/56
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