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Add 28/35 and 42/32

1st number: 28/35, 2nd number: 1 10/32

28/35 + 42/32 is 169/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    28/35 = 28 × 32/35 × 32 = 896/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    42/32 = 42 × 35/32 × 35 = 1470/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/1120 + 1470/1120 = 896 + 1470/1120 = 2366/1120
  5. 2366/1120 simplified gives 169/80
  6. So, 28/35 + 42/32 = 169/80
    In mixed form: 29/80

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