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Add 70/32 and 30/20

1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 1 10/20

70/32 + 30/20 is 59/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 20 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 20 × 8 = 160,
    30/20 = 30 × 8/20 × 8 = 240/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/160 + 240/160 = 350 + 240/160 = 590/160
  5. 590/160 simplified gives 59/16
  6. So, 70/32 + 30/20 = 59/16
    In mixed form: 311/16

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