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Add 32/9 and 8/70

1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 8/70

32/9 + 8/70 is 1156/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    32/9 = 32 × 70/9 × 70 = 2240/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    8/70 = 8 × 9/70 × 9 = 72/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/630 + 72/630 = 2240 + 72/630 = 2312/630
  5. 2312/630 simplified gives 1156/315
  6. So, 32/9 + 8/70 = 1156/315
    In mixed form: 3211/315

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