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Add 30/32 and 35/70

30/32 + 35/70 is 23/16.

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,
    30/32 = 30 × 35/32 × 35 = 1050/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    35/70 = 35 × 16/70 × 16 = 560/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/1120 + 560/1120 = 1050 + 560/1120 = 1610/1120
  5. 1610/1120 simplified gives 23/16
  6. So, 30/32 + 35/70 = 23/16
    In mixed form: 17/16

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