Add 2/5 and 32/70
2/5 + 32/70 is 6/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
2/5 = 2 × 14/5 × 14 = 28/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
32/70 = 32 × 1/70 × 1 = 32/70 - Add the two like fractions:
28/70 + 32/70 = 28 + 32/70 = 60/70 - 60/70 simplified gives 6/7
- So, 2/5 + 32/70 = 6/7
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