Add 32/28 and 14/20
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 14/20
32/28 + 14/20 is 129/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 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 20 × 7 = 140,
14/20 = 14 × 7/20 × 7 = 98/140 - Add the two like fractions:
160/140 + 98/140 = 160 + 98/140 = 258/140 - 258/140 simplified gives 129/70
- So, 32/28 + 14/20 = 129/70
In mixed form: 159/70
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