Add 32/10 and 12/28
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 12/28
32/10 + 12/28 is 127/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
32/10 = 32 × 14/10 × 14 = 448/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
12/28 = 12 × 5/28 × 5 = 60/140 - Add the two like fractions:
448/140 + 60/140 = 448 + 60/140 = 508/140 - 508/140 simplified gives 127/35
- So, 32/10 + 12/28 = 127/35
In mixed form: 322/35
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