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Add 49/32 and 36/70

1st number: 1 17/32, 2nd number: 36/70

49/32 + 36/70 is 2291/1120.

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,
    49/32 = 49 × 35/32 × 35 = 1715/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    36/70 = 36 × 16/70 × 16 = 576/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/1120 + 576/1120 = 1715 + 576/1120 = 2291/1120
  5. So, 49/32 + 36/70 = 2291/1120
    In mixed form: 251/1120

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