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Add 35/28 and 5/32

1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 5/32

35/28 + 5/32 is 45/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    35/28 = 35 × 8/28 × 8 = 280/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    5/32 = 5 × 7/32 × 7 = 35/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/224 + 35/224 = 280 + 35/224 = 315/224
  5. 315/224 simplified gives 45/32
  6. So, 35/28 + 5/32 = 45/32
    In mixed form: 113/32

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