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Add 35/32 and 2/70

1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 2/70

35/32 + 2/70 is 1257/1120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    35/32 = 35 × 35/32 × 35 = 1225/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    2/70 = 2 × 16/70 × 16 = 32/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/1120 + 32/1120 = 1225 + 32/1120 = 1257/1120
  5. So, 35/32 + 2/70 = 1257/1120
    In mixed form: 1137/1120

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