Add 70/80 and 7/32
70/80 + 7/32 is 35/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
70/80 = 70 × 2/80 × 2 = 140/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
7/32 = 7 × 5/32 × 5 = 35/160 - Add the two like fractions:
140/160 + 35/160 = 140 + 35/160 = 175/160 - 175/160 simplified gives 35/32
- So, 70/80 + 7/32 = 35/32
In mixed form: 13/32
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