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Add 70/32 and 28/40

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 28/40

70/32 + 28/40 is 231/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 40 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 40 × 4 = 160,
   28/40 = 28 × 4/40 × 4 = 112/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/160 + 112/160 = 350 + 112/160 = 462/160
5. 462/160 simplified gives 231/80
6. So, 70/32 + 28/40 = 231/80
   In mixed form: 271/80

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