Add 1/32 and 56/70
1/32 + 56/70 is 133/160.
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,
56/70 = 56 × 16/70 × 16 = 896/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
35/1120 + 896/1120 = 35 + 896/1120 = 931/1120 - 931/1120 simplified gives 133/160
- So, 1/32 + 56/70 = 133/160
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