Add 2/7 and 4/32
2/7 + 4/32 is 23/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
2/7 = 2 × 32/7 × 32 = 64/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
4/32 = 4 × 7/32 × 7 = 28/224 - Add the two like fractions:
64/224 + 28/224 = 64 + 28/224 = 92/224 - 92/224 simplified gives 23/56
- So, 2/7 + 4/32 = 23/56
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