Add 5/32 and 15/35
5/32 + 15/35 is 131/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
5/32 = 5 × 35/32 × 35 = 175/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
15/35 = 15 × 32/35 × 32 = 480/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
175/1120 + 480/1120 = 175 + 480/1120 = 655/1120 - 655/1120 simplified gives 131/224
- So, 5/32 + 15/35 = 131/224
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