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Add 70/32 and 30/75

1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 30/75

70/32 + 30/75 is 207/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    70/32 = 70 × 75/32 × 75 = 5250/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    30/75 = 30 × 32/75 × 32 = 960/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5250/2400 + 960/2400 = 5250 + 960/2400 = 6210/2400
  5. 6210/2400 simplified gives 207/80
  6. So, 70/32 + 30/75 = 207/80
    In mixed form: 247/80

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