Add 32/28 and 70/84
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 70/84
32/28 + 70/84 is 83/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
32/28 = 32 × 3/28 × 3 = 96/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
70/84 = 70 × 1/84 × 1 = 70/84 - Add the two like fractions:
96/84 + 70/84 = 96 + 70/84 = 166/84 - 166/84 simplified gives 83/42
- So, 32/28 + 70/84 = 83/42
In mixed form: 141/42
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