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Add 12/70 and 6/32

12/70 + 6/32 is 201/560.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    12/70 = 12 × 16/70 × 16 = 192/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    6/32 = 6 × 35/32 × 35 = 210/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/1120 + 210/1120 = 192 + 210/1120 = 402/1120
  5. 402/1120 simplified gives 201/560
  6. So, 12/70 + 6/32 = 201/560

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