Add 32/70 and 28/36
32/70 + 28/36 is 389/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
32/70 = 32 × 18/70 × 18 = 576/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
28/36 = 28 × 35/36 × 35 = 980/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
576/1260 + 980/1260 = 576 + 980/1260 = 1556/1260 - 1556/1260 simplified gives 389/315
- So, 32/70 + 28/36 = 389/315
In mixed form: 174/315
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