Add 5/32 and 35/70
5/32 + 35/70 is 21/32.
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,
35/70 = 35 × 16/70 × 16 = 560/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
175/1120 + 560/1120 = 175 + 560/1120 = 735/1120 - 735/1120 simplified gives 21/32
- So, 5/32 + 35/70 = 21/32
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