Add 56/32 and 42/6
1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 7 0/6
56/32 + 42/6 is 35/4.
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,
42/6 = 42 × 16/6 × 16 = 672/96 - Add the two like fractions:
168/96 + 672/96 = 168 + 672/96 = 840/96 - 840/96 simplified gives 35/4
- So, 56/32 + 42/6 = 35/4
In mixed form: 83/4
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