Add 35/75 and 8/32
35/75 + 8/32 is 43/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
35/75 = 35 × 32/75 × 32 = 1120/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
8/32 = 8 × 75/32 × 75 = 600/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/2400 + 600/2400 = 1120 + 600/2400 = 1720/2400 - 1720/2400 simplified gives 43/60
- So, 35/75 + 8/32 = 43/60
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