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Add 70/12 and 90/32

1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 2 26/32

70/12 + 90/32 is 415/48.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    70/12 = 70 × 8/12 × 8 = 560/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    90/32 = 90 × 3/32 × 3 = 270/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/96 + 270/96 = 560 + 270/96 = 830/96
  5. 830/96 simplified gives 415/48
  6. So, 70/12 + 90/32 = 415/48
    In mixed form: 831/48

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