Add 32/70 and 20/56
32/70 + 20/56 is 57/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 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 56 × 5 = 280,
20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280 - Add the two like fractions:
128/280 + 100/280 = 128 + 100/280 = 228/280 - 228/280 simplified gives 57/70
- So, 32/70 + 20/56 = 57/70
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