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Add 2/32 and 15/70

2/32 + 15/70 is 31/112.

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,
    2/32 = 2 × 35/32 × 35 = 70/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    15/70 = 15 × 16/70 × 16 = 240/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/1120 + 240/1120 = 70 + 240/1120 = 310/1120
  5. 310/1120 simplified gives 31/112
  6. So, 2/32 + 15/70 = 31/112

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