Add 70/32 and 18/75
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 18/75
70/32 + 18/75 is 971/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
70/32 = 70 × 75/32 × 75 = 5250/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
18/75 = 18 × 32/75 × 32 = 576/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
5250/2400 + 576/2400 = 5250 + 576/2400 = 5826/2400 - 5826/2400 simplified gives 971/400
- So, 70/32 + 18/75 = 971/400
In mixed form: 2171/400
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