Add 56/12 and 6/32, Solve 4 8/12 + 6/32 as a fraction

Add 56/12 and 6/32

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 6/32

56/12 + 6/32 is 233/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
56/12 = 56 × 8/12 × 8 = 448/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
6/32 = 6 × 3/32 × 3 = 18/96
Add the two like fractions:
448/96 + 18/96 = 448 + 18/96 = 466/96
466/96 simplified gives 233/48
So, 56/12 + 6/32 = 233/48
In mixed form: 441/48

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