Add 3/2 and 32/35
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 32/35
3/2 + 32/35 is 169/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
3/2 = 3 × 35/2 × 35 = 105/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
32/35 = 32 × 2/35 × 2 = 64/70 - Add the two like fractions:
105/70 + 64/70 = 105 + 64/70 = 169/70 - So, 3/2 + 32/35 = 169/70
In mixed form: 229/70
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