Add 72/32 and 45/56
1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 45/56
72/32 + 45/56 is 171/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
72/32 = 72 × 7/32 × 7 = 504/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
45/56 = 45 × 4/56 × 4 = 180/224 - Add the two like fractions:
504/224 + 180/224 = 504 + 180/224 = 684/224 - 684/224 simplified gives 171/56
- So, 72/32 + 45/56 = 171/56
In mixed form: 33/56
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