Add 7/32 and 7/70
7/32 + 7/70 is 51/160.
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,
7/32 = 7 × 35/32 × 35 = 245/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
7/70 = 7 × 16/70 × 16 = 112/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
245/1120 + 112/1120 = 245 + 112/1120 = 357/1120 - 357/1120 simplified gives 51/160
- So, 7/32 + 7/70 = 51/160
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