Add 32/28 and 3/5
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 3/5
32/28 + 3/5 is 61/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 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 5 × 28 = 140,
3/5 = 3 × 28/5 × 28 = 84/140 - Add the two like fractions:
160/140 + 84/140 = 160 + 84/140 = 244/140 - 244/140 simplified gives 61/35
- So, 32/28 + 3/5 = 61/35
In mixed form: 126/35
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