Add 2/35 and 28/32
2/35 + 28/32 is 261/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
2/35 = 2 × 32/35 × 32 = 64/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
28/32 = 28 × 35/32 × 35 = 980/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
64/1120 + 980/1120 = 64 + 980/1120 = 1044/1120 - 1044/1120 simplified gives 261/280
- So, 2/35 + 28/32 = 261/280
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