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Add 12/32 and 18/70

12/32 + 18/70 is 177/280.

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,
    12/32 = 12 × 35/32 × 35 = 420/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    18/70 = 18 × 16/70 × 16 = 288/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/1120 + 288/1120 = 420 + 288/1120 = 708/1120
  5. 708/1120 simplified gives 177/280
  6. So, 12/32 + 18/70 = 177/280

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