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Add 6/32 and 21/56

6/32 + 21/56 is 9/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 56 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   6/32 = 6 × 7/32 × 7 = 42/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
   21/56 = 21 × 4/56 × 4 = 84/224
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/224 + 84/224 = 42 + 84/224 = 126/224
5. 126/224 simplified gives 9/16
6. So, 6/32 + 21/56 = 9/16

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