Add 32/5 and 56/7
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 8 0/7
32/5 + 56/7 is 72/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
32/5 = 32 × 7/5 × 7 = 224/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
56/7 = 56 × 5/7 × 5 = 280/35 - Add the two like fractions:
224/35 + 280/35 = 224 + 280/35 = 504/35 - 504/35 simplified gives 72/5
- So, 32/5 + 56/7 = 72/5
In mixed form: 142/5
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