Add 14/5 and 32/35
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 32/35
14/5 + 32/35 is 26/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
14/5 = 14 × 7/5 × 7 = 98/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
32/35 = 32 × 1/35 × 1 = 32/35 - Add the two like fractions:
98/35 + 32/35 = 98 + 32/35 = 130/35 - 130/35 simplified gives 26/7
- So, 14/5 + 32/35 = 26/7
In mixed form: 35/7
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