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Add 70/32 and 2/30

1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 2/30

70/32 + 2/30 is 541/240.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    70/32 = 70 × 15/32 × 15 = 1050/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    2/30 = 2 × 16/30 × 16 = 32/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/480 + 32/480 = 1050 + 32/480 = 1082/480
  5. 1082/480 simplified gives 541/240
  6. So, 70/32 + 2/30 = 541/240
    In mixed form: 261/240

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