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Add 7/70 and 32/25

1st number: 7/70, 2nd number: 1 7/25

7/70 + 32/25 is 69/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 25 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    7/70 = 7 × 5/70 × 5 = 35/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    32/25 = 32 × 14/25 × 14 = 448/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/350 + 448/350 = 35 + 448/350 = 483/350
  5. 483/350 simplified gives 69/50
  6. So, 7/70 + 32/25 = 69/50
    In mixed form: 119/50

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