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Add 70/32 and 30/72

1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 30/72

70/32 + 30/72 is 125/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 72 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    70/32 = 70 × 9/32 × 9 = 630/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    30/72 = 30 × 4/72 × 4 = 120/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/288 + 120/288 = 630 + 120/288 = 750/288
  5. 750/288 simplified gives 125/48
  6. So, 70/32 + 30/72 = 125/48
    In mixed form: 229/48

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