Add 3/70 and 28/32
3/70 + 28/32 is 257/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
3/70 = 3 × 16/70 × 16 = 48/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
28/32 = 28 × 35/32 × 35 = 980/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
48/1120 + 980/1120 = 48 + 980/1120 = 1028/1120 - 1028/1120 simplified gives 257/280
- So, 3/70 + 28/32 = 257/280
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