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Add 70/32 and 40/9

1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 4 4/9

70/32 + 40/9 is 955/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 9 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 9 × 32 = 288,
    40/9 = 40 × 32/9 × 32 = 1280/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/288 + 1280/288 = 630 + 1280/288 = 1910/288
  5. 1910/288 simplified gives 955/144
  6. So, 70/32 + 40/9 = 955/144
    In mixed form: 691/144

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