Add 32/70 and 42/8
1st number: 32/70, 2nd number: 5 2/8
32/70 + 42/8 is 799/140.
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,
42/8 = 42 × 35/8 × 35 = 1470/280 - Add the two like fractions:
128/280 + 1470/280 = 128 + 1470/280 = 1598/280 - 1598/280 simplified gives 799/140
- So, 32/70 + 42/8 = 799/140
In mixed form: 599/140
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