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Add 35/32 and 30/14

1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 2 2/14

35/32 + 30/14 is 725/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 14 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    35/32 = 35 × 7/32 × 7 = 245/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
    30/14 = 30 × 16/14 × 16 = 480/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/224 + 480/224 = 245 + 480/224 = 725/224
  5. So, 35/32 + 30/14 = 725/224
    In mixed form: 353/224

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