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Add 32/45 and 36/70

32/45 + 36/70 is 386/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    32/45 = 32 × 14/45 × 14 = 448/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    36/70 = 36 × 9/70 × 9 = 324/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/630 + 324/630 = 448 + 324/630 = 772/630
  5. 772/630 simplified gives 386/315
  6. So, 32/45 + 36/70 = 386/315
    In mixed form: 171/315

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