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Add 32/25 and 70/84

1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 70/84

32/25 + 70/84 is 317/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
    32/25 = 32 × 84/25 × 84 = 2688/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    70/84 = 70 × 25/84 × 25 = 1750/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/2100 + 1750/2100 = 2688 + 1750/2100 = 4438/2100
  5. 4438/2100 simplified gives 317/150
  6. So, 32/25 + 70/84 = 317/150
    In mixed form: 217/150

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