Add 5/32 and 12/70
5/32 + 12/70 is 367/1120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
5/32 = 5 × 35/32 × 35 = 175/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
12/70 = 12 × 16/70 × 16 = 192/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
175/1120 + 192/1120 = 175 + 192/1120 = 367/1120 - So, 5/32 + 12/70 = 367/1120
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