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Add 56/35 and 3/32

1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 3/32

56/35 + 3/32 is 271/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    56/35 = 56 × 32/35 × 32 = 1792/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    3/32 = 3 × 35/32 × 35 = 105/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1792/1120 + 105/1120 = 1792 + 105/1120 = 1897/1120
  5. 1897/1120 simplified gives 271/160
  6. So, 56/35 + 3/32 = 271/160
    In mixed form: 1111/160

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