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Add 32/70 and 20/48

32/70 + 20/48 is 367/420.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    32/70 = 32 × 24/70 × 24 = 768/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    20/48 = 20 × 35/48 × 35 = 700/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/1680 + 700/1680 = 768 + 700/1680 = 1468/1680
  5. 1468/1680 simplified gives 367/420
  6. So, 32/70 + 20/48 = 367/420

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