Add 2/5 and 32/35
2/5 + 32/35 is 46/35.
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,
2/5 = 2 × 7/5 × 7 = 14/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
32/35 = 32 × 1/35 × 1 = 32/35 - Add the two like fractions:
14/35 + 32/35 = 14 + 32/35 = 46/35 - So, 2/5 + 32/35 = 46/35
In mixed form: 111/35
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