Add 7/70 and 3/32
7/70 + 3/32 is 31/160.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 35/32 × 35 = 105/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
112/1120 + 105/1120 = 112 + 105/1120 = 217/1120 - 217/1120 simplified gives 31/160
- So, 7/70 + 3/32 = 31/160
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