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Add 64/32 and 70/12

1st number: 2 0/32, 2nd number: 5 10/12

64/32 + 70/12 is 47/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 12 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    64/32 = 64 × 3/32 × 3 = 192/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    70/12 = 70 × 8/12 × 8 = 560/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/96 + 560/96 = 192 + 560/96 = 752/96
  5. 752/96 simplified gives 47/6
  6. So, 64/32 + 70/12 = 47/6
    In mixed form: 75/6

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