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Add 1/32 and 10/70

1/32 + 10/70 is 39/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    1/32 = 1 × 35/32 × 35 = 35/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    10/70 = 10 × 16/70 × 16 = 160/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/1120 + 160/1120 = 35 + 160/1120 = 195/1120
  5. 195/1120 simplified gives 39/224
  6. So, 1/32 + 10/70 = 39/224

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