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Add 7/2 and 56/32

1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 1 24/32

7/2 + 56/32 is 21/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
    7/2 = 7 × 16/2 × 16 = 112/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    56/32 = 56 × 1/32 × 1 = 56/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/32 + 56/32 = 112 + 56/32 = 168/32
  5. 168/32 simplified gives 21/4
  6. So, 7/2 + 56/32 = 21/4
    In mixed form: 51/4

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