Add 6/56 and 1/32
6/56 + 1/32 is 31/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
6/56 = 6 × 4/56 × 4 = 24/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
1/32 = 1 × 7/32 × 7 = 7/224 - Add the two like fractions:
24/224 + 7/224 = 24 + 7/224 = 31/224 - So, 6/56 + 1/32 = 31/224
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