Add 1/32 and 15/70
1/32 + 15/70 is 55/224.
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,
1/32 = 1 × 35/32 × 35 = 35/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
15/70 = 15 × 16/70 × 16 = 240/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
35/1120 + 240/1120 = 35 + 240/1120 = 275/1120 - 275/1120 simplified gives 55/224
- So, 1/32 + 15/70 = 55/224
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