Add 5/56 and 4/32
5/56 + 4/32 is 3/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
5/56 = 5 × 4/56 × 4 = 20/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
4/32 = 4 × 7/32 × 7 = 28/224 - Add the two like fractions:
20/224 + 28/224 = 20 + 28/224 = 48/224 - 48/224 simplified gives 3/14
- So, 5/56 + 4/32 = 3/14
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