Add 32/28 and 16/10
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 1 6/10
32/28 + 16/10 is 96/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 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 10 × 14 = 140,
16/10 = 16 × 14/10 × 14 = 224/140 - Add the two like fractions:
160/140 + 224/140 = 160 + 224/140 = 384/140 - 384/140 simplified gives 96/35
- So, 32/28 + 16/10 = 96/35
In mixed form: 226/35
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