Add 32/70 and 70/42, Solve 32/70 + 1 28/42 as a fraction

Add 32/70 and 70/42

1^st number: 32/70, 2^nd number: 1 28/42

32/70 + 70/42 is 223/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
32/70 = 32 × 3/70 × 3 = 96/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
70/42 = 70 × 5/42 × 5 = 350/210
Add the two like fractions:
96/210 + 350/210 = 96 + 350/210 = 446/210
446/210 simplified gives 223/105
So, 32/70 + 70/42 = 223/105
In mixed form: 213/105

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