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Add 35/32 and 70/80

1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 70/80

35/32 + 70/80 is 63/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 80 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    35/32 = 35 × 5/32 × 5 = 175/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
    70/80 = 70 × 2/80 × 2 = 140/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/160 + 140/160 = 175 + 140/160 = 315/160
  5. 315/160 simplified gives 63/32
  6. So, 35/32 + 70/80 = 63/32
    In mixed form: 131/32

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