Add 32/35 and 28/80
32/35 + 28/80 is 177/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
32/35 = 32 × 16/35 × 16 = 512/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
28/80 = 28 × 7/80 × 7 = 196/560 - Add the two like fractions:
512/560 + 196/560 = 512 + 196/560 = 708/560 - 708/560 simplified gives 177/140
- So, 32/35 + 28/80 = 177/140
In mixed form: 137/140
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