Add 32/28 and 35/5
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 7 0/5
32/28 + 35/5 is 57/7.
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,
35/5 = 35 × 28/5 × 28 = 980/140 - Add the two like fractions:
160/140 + 980/140 = 160 + 980/140 = 1140/140 - 1140/140 simplified gives 57/7
- So, 32/28 + 35/5 = 57/7
In mixed form: 81/7
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