Add 6/32 and 5/70
6/32 + 5/70 is 29/112.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 35/32 × 35 = 210/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
5/70 = 5 × 16/70 × 16 = 80/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
210/1120 + 80/1120 = 210 + 80/1120 = 290/1120 - 290/1120 simplified gives 29/112
- So, 6/32 + 5/70 = 29/112
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