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Add 32/5 and 70/56

1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 1 14/56

32/5 + 70/56 is 153/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    32/5 = 32 × 56/5 × 56 = 1792/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    70/56 = 70 × 5/56 × 5 = 350/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1792/280 + 350/280 = 1792 + 350/280 = 2142/280
  5. 2142/280 simplified gives 153/20
  6. So, 32/5 + 70/56 = 153/20
    In mixed form: 713/20

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