Add 28/35 and 12/32
28/35 + 12/32 is 47/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
28/35 = 28 × 32/35 × 32 = 896/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
12/32 = 12 × 35/32 × 35 = 420/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
896/1120 + 420/1120 = 896 + 420/1120 = 1316/1120 - 1316/1120 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 28/35 + 12/32 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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