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Add 70/32 and 30/60

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 30/60

70/32 + 30/60 is 43/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 60 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 60 × 8 = 480,
   30/60 = 30 × 8/60 × 8 = 240/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/480 + 240/480 = 1050 + 240/480 = 1290/480
5. 1290/480 simplified gives 43/16
6. So, 70/32 + 30/60 = 43/16
   In mixed form: 211/16

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