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Add 32/25 and 4/70

1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 4/70

32/25 + 4/70 is 234/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 70 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    32/25 = 32 × 14/25 × 14 = 448/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    4/70 = 4 × 5/70 × 5 = 20/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/350 + 20/350 = 448 + 20/350 = 468/350
  5. 468/350 simplified gives 234/175
  6. So, 32/25 + 4/70 = 234/175
    In mixed form: 159/175

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