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Add 70/18 and 60/32

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 1 28/32

70/18 + 60/32 is 415/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   70/18 = 70 × 16/18 × 16 = 1120/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   60/32 = 60 × 9/32 × 9 = 540/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/288 + 540/288 = 1120 + 540/288 = 1660/288
5. 1660/288 simplified gives 415/72
6. So, 70/18 + 60/32 = 415/72
   In mixed form: 555/72

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