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Add 20/32 and 40/70

20/32 + 40/70 is 67/56.

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,
    20/32 = 20 × 35/32 × 35 = 700/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    40/70 = 40 × 16/70 × 16 = 640/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/1120 + 640/1120 = 700 + 640/1120 = 1340/1120
  5. 1340/1120 simplified gives 67/56
  6. So, 20/32 + 40/70 = 67/56
    In mixed form: 111/56

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