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Add 35/32 and 60/70

1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 60/70

35/32 + 60/70 is 437/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    35/32 = 35 × 35/32 × 35 = 1225/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    60/70 = 60 × 16/70 × 16 = 960/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/1120 + 960/1120 = 1225 + 960/1120 = 2185/1120
  5. 2185/1120 simplified gives 437/224
  6. So, 35/32 + 60/70 = 437/224
    In mixed form: 1213/224

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