Add 3/32 and 40/35
1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 1 5/35
3/32 + 40/35 is 277/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
3/32 = 3 × 35/32 × 35 = 105/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
40/35 = 40 × 32/35 × 32 = 1280/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
105/1120 + 1280/1120 = 105 + 1280/1120 = 1385/1120 - 1385/1120 simplified gives 277/224
- So, 3/32 + 40/35 = 277/224
In mixed form: 153/224
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