Add 1/32 and 1/28
1/32 + 1/28 is 15/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 28 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
1/32 = 1 × 7/32 × 7 = 7/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
1/28 = 1 × 8/28 × 8 = 8/224 - Add the two like fractions:
7/224 + 8/224 = 7 + 8/224 = 15/224 - So, 1/32 + 1/28 = 15/224
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