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Add 54/70 and 20/32

54/70 + 20/32 is 391/280.

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,
    54/70 = 54 × 16/70 × 16 = 864/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    20/32 = 20 × 35/32 × 35 = 700/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/1120 + 700/1120 = 864 + 700/1120 = 1564/1120
  5. 1564/1120 simplified gives 391/280
  6. So, 54/70 + 20/32 = 391/280
    In mixed form: 1111/280

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