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Add 1/32 and 75/70

1st number: 1/32, 2nd number: 1 5/70

1/32 + 75/70 is 247/224.

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,
    75/70 = 75 × 16/70 × 16 = 1200/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/1120 + 1200/1120 = 35 + 1200/1120 = 1235/1120
  5. 1235/1120 simplified gives 247/224
  6. So, 1/32 + 75/70 = 247/224
    In mixed form: 123/224

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