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Add 24/70 and 4/32

24/70 + 4/32 is 131/280.

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,
    24/70 = 24 × 16/70 × 16 = 384/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    4/32 = 4 × 35/32 × 35 = 140/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/1120 + 140/1120 = 384 + 140/1120 = 524/1120
  5. 524/1120 simplified gives 131/280
  6. So, 24/70 + 4/32 = 131/280

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