Add 4/35 and 12/32
4/35 + 12/32 is 137/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
4/35 = 4 × 32/35 × 32 = 128/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
12/32 = 12 × 35/32 × 35 = 420/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
128/1120 + 420/1120 = 128 + 420/1120 = 548/1120 - 548/1120 simplified gives 137/280
- So, 4/35 + 12/32 = 137/280
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