Add 3/5 and 32/70
3/5 + 32/70 is 37/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
3/5 = 3 × 14/5 × 14 = 42/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
32/70 = 32 × 1/70 × 1 = 32/70 - Add the two like fractions:
42/70 + 32/70 = 42 + 32/70 = 74/70 - 74/70 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 3/5 + 32/70 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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