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Add 70/2 and 18/32

1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 18/32

70/2 + 18/32 is 569/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
    70/2 = 70 × 16/2 × 16 = 1120/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    18/32 = 18 × 1/32 × 1 = 18/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/32 + 18/32 = 1120 + 18/32 = 1138/32
  5. 1138/32 simplified gives 569/16
  6. So, 70/2 + 18/32 = 569/16
    In mixed form: 359/16

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