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Add 63/70 and 30/32

63/70 + 30/32 is 147/80.

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,
    63/70 = 63 × 16/70 × 16 = 1008/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    30/32 = 30 × 35/32 × 35 = 1050/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/1120 + 1050/1120 = 1008 + 1050/1120 = 2058/1120
  5. 2058/1120 simplified gives 147/80
  6. So, 63/70 + 30/32 = 147/80
    In mixed form: 167/80

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