Add 40/35 and 12/32
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 12/32
40/35 + 12/32 is 85/56.
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,
40/35 = 40 × 32/35 × 32 = 1280/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
12/32 = 12 × 35/32 × 35 = 420/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/1120 + 420/1120 = 1280 + 420/1120 = 1700/1120 - 1700/1120 simplified gives 85/56
- So, 40/35 + 12/32 = 85/56
In mixed form: 129/56
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