Add 5/32 and 12/28
5/32 + 12/28 is 131/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 28 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
5/32 = 5 × 7/32 × 7 = 35/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
12/28 = 12 × 8/28 × 8 = 96/224 - Add the two like fractions:
35/224 + 96/224 = 35 + 96/224 = 131/224 - So, 5/32 + 12/28 = 131/224
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