What is 32/1 + 4/7?

This is how you add

Step 1

We have to make sure the denominators are equal.

Since 1 is evenly divided by 7, we can multiply just one term to get a common denominator.

Multiply 32 by 7, and get 224, then we multiply 1 by 7 and get 7.

So now our fractions look like this:

Step 2

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

224 + 4 = 228

Now we have an answer.

Step 3

Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction?

To find out, we try dividing it by 2...

No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 3...

No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 5...

No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 7...

No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 11...

No good. 11 is larger than 7. So we're done reducing.

And we're done! Here's the final answer to 32/1 + 4/7