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Add 70/20 and 49/32

1^st number: 3 10/20, 2^nd number: 1 17/32

70/20 + 49/32 is 161/32.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   70/20 = 70 × 8/20 × 8 = 560/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   49/32 = 49 × 5/32 × 5 = 245/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/160 + 245/160 = 560 + 245/160 = 805/160
5. 805/160 simplified gives 161/32
6. So, 70/20 + 49/32 = 161/32
   In mixed form: 51/32

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