Add 32/28 and 10/70
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 10/70
32/28 + 10/70 is 9/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
32/28 = 32 × 5/28 × 5 = 160/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
10/70 = 10 × 2/70 × 2 = 20/140 - Add the two like fractions:
160/140 + 20/140 = 160 + 20/140 = 180/140 - 180/140 simplified gives 9/7
- So, 32/28 + 10/70 = 9/7
In mixed form: 12/7
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