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Add 5/70 and 75/32

1st number: 5/70, 2nd number: 2 11/32

5/70 + 75/32 is 541/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    5/70 = 5 × 16/70 × 16 = 80/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    75/32 = 75 × 35/32 × 35 = 2625/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/1120 + 2625/1120 = 80 + 2625/1120 = 2705/1120
  5. 2705/1120 simplified gives 541/224
  6. So, 5/70 + 75/32 = 541/224
    In mixed form: 293/224

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