Add 2/32 and 36/28
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 1 8/28
2/32 + 36/28 is 151/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
2/32 = 2 × 7/32 × 7 = 14/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
36/28 = 36 × 8/28 × 8 = 288/224 - Add the two like fractions:
14/224 + 288/224 = 14 + 288/224 = 302/224 - 302/224 simplified gives 151/112
- So, 2/32 + 36/28 = 151/112
In mixed form: 139/112
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