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Add 70/25 and 4/32

1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 4/32

70/25 + 4/32 is 117/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 32 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    70/25 = 70 × 32/25 × 32 = 2240/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    4/32 = 4 × 25/32 × 25 = 100/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/800 + 100/800 = 2240 + 100/800 = 2340/800
  5. 2340/800 simplified gives 117/40
  6. So, 70/25 + 4/32 = 117/40
    In mixed form: 237/40

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