Add 28/35 and 9/32
28/35 + 9/32 is 173/160.
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,
9/32 = 9 × 35/32 × 35 = 315/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
896/1120 + 315/1120 = 896 + 315/1120 = 1211/1120 - 1211/1120 simplified gives 173/160
- So, 28/35 + 9/32 = 173/160
In mixed form: 113/160
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