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Add 70/32 and 18/10

1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 1 8/10

70/32 + 18/10 is 319/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 10 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    70/32 = 70 × 5/32 × 5 = 350/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    18/10 = 18 × 16/10 × 16 = 288/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/160 + 288/160 = 350 + 288/160 = 638/160
  5. 638/160 simplified gives 319/80
  6. So, 70/32 + 18/10 = 319/80
    In mixed form: 379/80

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