Add 5/35 and 4/32
5/35 + 4/32 is 15/56.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 32/35 × 32 = 160/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
4/32 = 4 × 35/32 × 35 = 140/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
160/1120 + 140/1120 = 160 + 140/1120 = 300/1120 - 300/1120 simplified gives 15/56
- So, 5/35 + 4/32 = 15/56
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