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Add 70/30 and 9/32

1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 9/32

70/30 + 9/32 is 251/96.

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,
    9/32 = 9 × 15/32 × 15 = 135/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/480 + 135/480 = 1120 + 135/480 = 1255/480
  5. 1255/480 simplified gives 251/96
  6. So, 70/30 + 9/32 = 251/96
    In mixed form: 259/96

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