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Add 32/70 and 75/90

32/70 + 75/90 is 271/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    32/70 = 32 × 9/70 × 9 = 288/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    75/90 = 75 × 7/90 × 7 = 525/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/630 + 525/630 = 288 + 525/630 = 813/630
  5. 813/630 simplified gives 271/210
  6. So, 32/70 + 75/90 = 271/210
    In mixed form: 161/210

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