Add 32/56 and 25/70
32/56 + 25/70 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
32/56 = 32 × 5/56 × 5 = 160/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
25/70 = 25 × 4/70 × 4 = 100/280 - Add the two like fractions:
160/280 + 100/280 = 160 + 100/280 = 260/280 - 260/280 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 32/56 + 25/70 = 13/14
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