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Add 32/48 and 1/70

32/48 + 1/70 is 143/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    32/48 = 32 × 35/48 × 35 = 1120/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    1/70 = 1 × 24/70 × 24 = 24/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/1680 + 24/1680 = 1120 + 24/1680 = 1144/1680
  5. 1144/1680 simplified gives 143/210
  6. So, 32/48 + 1/70 = 143/210

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