Add 35/4 and 14/32
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 14/32
35/4 + 14/32 is 147/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
35/4 = 35 × 8/4 × 8 = 280/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
14/32 = 14 × 1/32 × 1 = 14/32 - Add the two like fractions:
280/32 + 14/32 = 280 + 14/32 = 294/32 - 294/32 simplified gives 147/16
- So, 35/4 + 14/32 = 147/16
In mixed form: 93/16
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