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Add 14/32 and 4/70

14/32 + 4/70 is 277/560.

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,
    14/32 = 14 × 35/32 × 35 = 490/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    4/70 = 4 × 16/70 × 16 = 64/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/1120 + 64/1120 = 490 + 64/1120 = 554/1120
  5. 554/1120 simplified gives 277/560
  6. So, 14/32 + 4/70 = 277/560

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