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Add 45/70 and 70/32

1^st number: 45/70, 2^nd number: 2 6/32

45/70 + 70/32 is 317/112.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
   45/70 = 45 × 16/70 × 16 = 720/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   70/32 = 70 × 35/32 × 35 = 2450/1120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/1120 + 2450/1120 = 720 + 2450/1120 = 3170/1120
5. 3170/1120 simplified gives 317/112
6. So, 45/70 + 70/32 = 317/112
   In mixed form: 293/112

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