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Add 70/20 and 54/32

1^st number: 3 10/20, 2^nd number: 1 22/32

70/20 + 54/32 is 83/16.

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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,
   54/32 = 54 × 5/32 × 5 = 270/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/160 + 270/160 = 560 + 270/160 = 830/160
5. 830/160 simplified gives 83/16
6. So, 70/20 + 54/32 = 83/16
   In mixed form: 53/16

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