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Add 32/5 and 70/16

1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 4 6/16

32/5 + 70/16 is 431/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    32/5 = 32 × 16/5 × 16 = 512/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    70/16 = 70 × 5/16 × 5 = 350/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/80 + 350/80 = 512 + 350/80 = 862/80
  5. 862/80 simplified gives 431/40
  6. So, 32/5 + 70/16 = 431/40
    In mixed form: 1031/40

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