Add 32/70 and 1/8
32/70 + 1/8 is 163/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
32/70 = 32 × 4/70 × 4 = 128/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
1/8 = 1 × 35/8 × 35 = 35/280 - Add the two like fractions:
128/280 + 35/280 = 128 + 35/280 = 163/280 - So, 32/70 + 1/8 = 163/280
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