Add 54/32 and 36/56
1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 36/56
54/32 + 36/56 is 261/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
54/32 = 54 × 7/32 × 7 = 378/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
36/56 = 36 × 4/56 × 4 = 144/224 - Add the two like fractions:
378/224 + 144/224 = 378 + 144/224 = 522/224 - 522/224 simplified gives 261/112
- So, 54/32 + 36/56 = 261/112
In mixed form: 237/112
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