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Add 32/18 and 27/70

1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 27/70

32/18 + 27/70 is 1363/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    32/18 = 32 × 35/18 × 35 = 1120/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    27/70 = 27 × 9/70 × 9 = 243/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/630 + 243/630 = 1120 + 243/630 = 1363/630
  5. So, 32/18 + 27/70 = 1363/630
    In mixed form: 2103/630

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