Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 40/32 and 10/70

1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 10/70

40/32 + 10/70 is 39/28.

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,
    40/32 = 40 × 35/32 × 35 = 1400/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    10/70 = 10 × 16/70 × 16 = 160/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/1120 + 160/1120 = 1400 + 160/1120 = 1560/1120
  5. 1560/1120 simplified gives 39/28
  6. So, 40/32 + 10/70 = 39/28
    In mixed form: 111/28

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com