Add 2/28 and 35/32
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 1 3/32
2/28 + 35/32 is 261/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
2/28 = 2 × 8/28 × 8 = 16/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
35/32 = 35 × 7/32 × 7 = 245/224 - Add the two like fractions:
16/224 + 245/224 = 16 + 245/224 = 261/224 - So, 2/28 + 35/32 = 261/224
In mixed form: 137/224
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