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Add 70/30 and 7/32

1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 7/32

70/30 + 7/32 is 245/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 32 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    70/30 = 70 × 16/30 × 16 = 1120/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    7/32 = 7 × 15/32 × 15 = 105/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/480 + 105/480 = 1120 + 105/480 = 1225/480
  5. 1225/480 simplified gives 245/96
  6. So, 70/30 + 7/32 = 245/96
    In mixed form: 253/96

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