Add 56/32 and 2/6
1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 2/6
56/32 + 2/6 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
56/32 = 56 × 3/32 × 3 = 168/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
2/6 = 2 × 16/6 × 16 = 32/96 - Add the two like fractions:
168/96 + 32/96 = 168 + 32/96 = 200/96 - 200/96 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 56/32 + 2/6 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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