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Add 21/70 and 63/32

1st number: 21/70, 2nd number: 1 31/32

21/70 + 63/32 is 363/160.

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,
    21/70 = 21 × 16/70 × 16 = 336/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    63/32 = 63 × 35/32 × 35 = 2205/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/1120 + 2205/1120 = 336 + 2205/1120 = 2541/1120
  5. 2541/1120 simplified gives 363/160
  6. So, 21/70 + 63/32 = 363/160
    In mixed form: 243/160

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