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Add 18/70 and 30/32

18/70 + 30/32 is 669/560.

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,
    18/70 = 18 × 16/70 × 16 = 288/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    30/32 = 30 × 35/32 × 35 = 1050/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/1120 + 1050/1120 = 288 + 1050/1120 = 1338/1120
  5. 1338/1120 simplified gives 669/560
  6. So, 18/70 + 30/32 = 669/560
    In mixed form: 1109/560

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