Add 8/35 and 12/32
8/35 + 12/32 is 169/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
8/35 = 8 × 32/35 × 32 = 256/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
12/32 = 12 × 35/32 × 35 = 420/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
256/1120 + 420/1120 = 256 + 420/1120 = 676/1120 - 676/1120 simplified gives 169/280
- So, 8/35 + 12/32 = 169/280
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