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Add 36/32 and 3/56

1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 3/56

36/32 + 3/56 is 33/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 56 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    36/32 = 36 × 7/32 × 7 = 252/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
    3/56 = 3 × 4/56 × 4 = 12/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/224 + 12/224 = 252 + 12/224 = 264/224
  5. 264/224 simplified gives 33/28
  6. So, 36/32 + 3/56 = 33/28
    In mixed form: 15/28

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