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Add 32/70 and 40/8

1st number: 32/70, 2nd number: 5 0/8

32/70 + 40/8 is 191/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    32/70 = 32 × 4/70 × 4 = 128/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    40/8 = 40 × 35/8 × 35 = 1400/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/280 + 1400/280 = 128 + 1400/280 = 1528/280
  5. 1528/280 simplified gives 191/35
  6. So, 32/70 + 40/8 = 191/35
    In mixed form: 516/35

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