Add 32/28 and 14/70
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 14/70
32/28 + 14/70 is 47/35.
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,
14/70 = 14 × 2/70 × 2 = 28/140 - Add the two like fractions:
160/140 + 28/140 = 160 + 28/140 = 188/140 - 188/140 simplified gives 47/35
- So, 32/28 + 14/70 = 47/35
In mixed form: 112/35
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