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Add 70/32 and 1/8

1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 1/8

70/32 + 1/8 is 37/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 8 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    70/32 = 70 × 1/32 × 1 = 70/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
    1/8 = 1 × 4/8 × 4 = 4/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/32 + 4/32 = 70 + 4/32 = 74/32
  5. 74/32 simplified gives 37/16
  6. So, 70/32 + 1/8 = 37/16
    In mixed form: 25/16

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