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Add 70/28 and 14/32

1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 14/32

70/28 + 14/32 is 47/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    70/28 = 70 × 8/28 × 8 = 560/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    14/32 = 14 × 7/32 × 7 = 98/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/224 + 98/224 = 560 + 98/224 = 658/224
  5. 658/224 simplified gives 47/16
  6. So, 70/28 + 14/32 = 47/16
    In mixed form: 215/16

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