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Add 32/63 and 70/40

1st number: 32/63, 2nd number: 1 30/40

32/63 + 70/40 is 569/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
    32/63 = 32 × 40/63 × 40 = 1280/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
    70/40 = 70 × 63/40 × 63 = 4410/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/2520 + 4410/2520 = 1280 + 4410/2520 = 5690/2520
  5. 5690/2520 simplified gives 569/252
  6. So, 32/63 + 70/40 = 569/252
    In mixed form: 265/252

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