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Add 14/35 and 32/10

1st number: 14/35, 2nd number: 3 2/10

14/35 + 32/10 is 18/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    14/35 = 14 × 2/35 × 2 = 28/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    32/10 = 32 × 7/10 × 7 = 224/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/70 + 224/70 = 28 + 224/70 = 252/70
  5. 252/70 simplified gives 18/5
  6. So, 14/35 + 32/10 = 18/5
    In mixed form: 33/5

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