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Add 3/35 and 4/32

3/35 + 4/32 is 59/280.

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,
    3/35 = 3 × 32/35 × 32 = 96/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    4/32 = 4 × 35/32 × 35 = 140/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/1120 + 140/1120 = 96 + 140/1120 = 236/1120
  5. 236/1120 simplified gives 59/280
  6. So, 3/35 + 4/32 = 59/280

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