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Add 12/32 and 35/28

1st number: 12/32, 2nd number: 1 7/28

12/32 + 35/28 is 13/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    12/32 = 12 × 7/32 × 7 = 84/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    35/28 = 35 × 8/28 × 8 = 280/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/224 + 280/224 = 84 + 280/224 = 364/224
  5. 364/224 simplified gives 13/8
  6. So, 12/32 + 35/28 = 13/8
    In mixed form: 15/8

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