Add 28/32 and 28/10
1st number: 28/32, 2nd number: 2 8/10
28/32 + 28/10 is 147/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
28/32 = 28 × 5/32 × 5 = 140/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
28/10 = 28 × 16/10 × 16 = 448/160 - Add the two like fractions:
140/160 + 448/160 = 140 + 448/160 = 588/160 - 588/160 simplified gives 147/40
- So, 28/32 + 28/10 = 147/40
In mixed form: 327/40
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