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Add 5/32 and 49/70

5/32 + 49/70 is 137/160.

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,
    5/32 = 5 × 35/32 × 35 = 175/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    49/70 = 49 × 16/70 × 16 = 784/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/1120 + 784/1120 = 175 + 784/1120 = 959/1120
  5. 959/1120 simplified gives 137/160
  6. So, 5/32 + 49/70 = 137/160

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