Add 2/32 and 12/70
2/32 + 12/70 is 131/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
2/32 = 2 × 35/32 × 35 = 70/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
12/70 = 12 × 16/70 × 16 = 192/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
70/1120 + 192/1120 = 70 + 192/1120 = 262/1120 - 262/1120 simplified gives 131/560
- So, 2/32 + 12/70 = 131/560
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