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Add 3/32 and 84/70

1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 1 14/70

3/32 + 84/70 is 207/160.

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,
    3/32 = 3 × 35/32 × 35 = 105/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    84/70 = 84 × 16/70 × 16 = 1344/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/1120 + 1344/1120 = 105 + 1344/1120 = 1449/1120
  5. 1449/1120 simplified gives 207/160
  6. So, 3/32 + 84/70 = 207/160
    In mixed form: 147/160

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