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Add 56/28 and 1/32

1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 1/32

56/28 + 1/32 is 65/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    56/28 = 56 × 8/28 × 8 = 448/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    1/32 = 1 × 7/32 × 7 = 7/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/224 + 7/224 = 448 + 7/224 = 455/224
  5. 455/224 simplified gives 65/32
  6. So, 56/28 + 1/32 = 65/32
    In mixed form: 21/32

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