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Add 70/25 and 6/32

1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 6/32

70/25 + 6/32 is 239/80.

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,
    6/32 = 6 × 25/32 × 25 = 150/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/800 + 150/800 = 2240 + 150/800 = 2390/800
  5. 2390/800 simplified gives 239/80
  6. So, 70/25 + 6/32 = 239/80
    In mixed form: 279/80

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