Add 32/28 and 16/35
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 16/35
32/28 + 16/35 is 8/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 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 35 × 4 = 140,
16/35 = 16 × 4/35 × 4 = 64/140 - Add the two like fractions:
160/140 + 64/140 = 160 + 64/140 = 224/140 - 224/140 simplified gives 8/5
- So, 32/28 + 16/35 = 8/5
In mixed form: 13/5
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