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Add 20/32 and 5/70

20/32 + 5/70 is 39/56.

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,
    5/70 = 5 × 16/70 × 16 = 80/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/1120 + 80/1120 = 700 + 80/1120 = 780/1120
  5. 780/1120 simplified gives 39/56
  6. So, 20/32 + 5/70 = 39/56

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