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Add 2/32 and 63/35

1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 1 28/35

2/32 + 63/35 is 149/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 35 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 35 × 32 = 1120,
    63/35 = 63 × 32/35 × 32 = 2016/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/1120 + 2016/1120 = 70 + 2016/1120 = 2086/1120
  5. 2086/1120 simplified gives 149/80
  6. So, 2/32 + 63/35 = 149/80
    In mixed form: 169/80

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