Add 32/35 and 80/56
1st number: 32/35, 2nd number: 1 24/56
32/35 + 80/56 is 82/35.
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,
80/56 = 80 × 5/56 × 5 = 400/280 - Add the two like fractions:
256/280 + 400/280 = 256 + 400/280 = 656/280 - 656/280 simplified gives 82/35
- So, 32/35 + 80/56 = 82/35
In mixed form: 212/35
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