Add 56/7 and 3/32, Solve 8 0/7 + 3/32 as a fraction

Add 56/7 and 3/32

1^st number: 8 0/7, 2^nd number: 3/32

56/7 + 3/32 is 259/32.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 32 is 224

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
56/7 = 56 × 32/7 × 32 = 1792/224
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
3/32 = 3 × 7/32 × 7 = 21/224
Add the two like fractions:
1792/224 + 21/224 = 1792 + 21/224 = 1813/224
1813/224 simplified gives 259/32
So, 56/7 + 3/32 = 259/32
In mixed form: 83/32

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