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Add 7/70 and 90/32

1st number: 7/70, 2nd number: 2 26/32

7/70 + 90/32 is 233/80.

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,
    7/70 = 7 × 16/70 × 16 = 112/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    90/32 = 90 × 35/32 × 35 = 3150/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/1120 + 3150/1120 = 112 + 3150/1120 = 3262/1120
  5. 3262/1120 simplified gives 233/80
  6. So, 7/70 + 90/32 = 233/80
    In mixed form: 273/80

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