Add 32/70 and 75/32
1st number: 32/70, 2nd number: 2 11/32
32/70 + 75/32 is 3137/1120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
32/70 = 32 × 16/70 × 16 = 512/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
75/32 = 75 × 35/32 × 35 = 2625/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
512/1120 + 2625/1120 = 512 + 2625/1120 = 3137/1120 - So, 32/70 + 75/32 = 3137/1120
In mixed form: 2897/1120
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