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Add 32/56 and 70/84

32/56 + 70/84 is 59/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 84 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    32/56 = 32 × 3/56 × 3 = 96/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    70/84 = 70 × 2/84 × 2 = 140/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/168 + 140/168 = 96 + 140/168 = 236/168
  5. 236/168 simplified gives 59/42
  6. So, 32/56 + 70/84 = 59/42
    In mixed form: 117/42

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