Add 10/35 and 42/32
1st number: 10/35, 2nd number: 1 10/32
10/35 + 42/32 is 179/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
10/35 = 10 × 32/35 × 32 = 320/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
42/32 = 42 × 35/32 × 35 = 1470/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
320/1120 + 1470/1120 = 320 + 1470/1120 = 1790/1120 - 1790/1120 simplified gives 179/112
- So, 10/35 + 42/32 = 179/112
In mixed form: 167/112
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