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Add 56/32 and 3/70

1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 3/70

56/32 + 3/70 is 251/140.

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,
    56/32 = 56 × 35/32 × 35 = 1960/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    3/70 = 3 × 16/70 × 16 = 48/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/1120 + 48/1120 = 1960 + 48/1120 = 2008/1120
  5. 2008/1120 simplified gives 251/140
  6. So, 56/32 + 3/70 = 251/140
    In mixed form: 1111/140

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