Add 32/35 and 30/56
32/35 + 30/56 is 29/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
32/35 = 32 × 8/35 × 8 = 256/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280 - Add the two like fractions:
256/280 + 150/280 = 256 + 150/280 = 406/280 - 406/280 simplified gives 29/20
- So, 32/35 + 30/56 = 29/20
In mixed form: 19/20
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