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Add 16/5 and 70/32

1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 2 6/32

16/5 + 70/32 is 431/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    16/5 = 16 × 32/5 × 32 = 512/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    70/32 = 70 × 5/32 × 5 = 350/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/160 + 350/160 = 512 + 350/160 = 862/160
  5. 862/160 simplified gives 431/80
  6. So, 16/5 + 70/32 = 431/80
    In mixed form: 531/80

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