Add 2/32 and 25/70
2/32 + 25/70 is 47/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
2/32 = 2 × 35/32 × 35 = 70/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
25/70 = 25 × 16/70 × 16 = 400/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
70/1120 + 400/1120 = 70 + 400/1120 = 470/1120 - 470/1120 simplified gives 47/112
- So, 2/32 + 25/70 = 47/112
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