Add 1/70 and 4/32
1/70 + 4/32 is 39/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
1/70 = 1 × 16/70 × 16 = 16/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
4/32 = 4 × 35/32 × 35 = 140/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
16/1120 + 140/1120 = 16 + 140/1120 = 156/1120 - 156/1120 simplified gives 39/280
- So, 1/70 + 4/32 = 39/280
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