Add 2/32 and 5/35
2/32 + 5/35 is 23/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 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 35 × 32 = 1120,
5/35 = 5 × 32/35 × 32 = 160/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
70/1120 + 160/1120 = 70 + 160/1120 = 230/1120 - 230/1120 simplified gives 23/112
- So, 2/32 + 5/35 = 23/112
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