Add 7/70 and 28/32
7/70 + 28/32 is 39/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
7/70 = 7 × 16/70 × 16 = 112/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
28/32 = 28 × 35/32 × 35 = 980/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
112/1120 + 980/1120 = 112 + 980/1120 = 1092/1120 - 1092/1120 simplified gives 39/40
- So, 7/70 + 28/32 = 39/40
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