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Add 70/21 and 18/32

1^st number: 3 7/21, 2^nd number: 18/32

70/21 + 18/32 is 187/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
   70/21 = 70 × 32/21 × 32 = 2240/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   18/32 = 18 × 21/32 × 21 = 378/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2240/672 + 378/672 = 2240 + 378/672 = 2618/672
5. 2618/672 simplified gives 187/48
6. So, 70/21 + 18/32 = 187/48
   In mixed form: 343/48

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