Add 70/32 and 45/70
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 45/70
70/32 + 45/70 is 317/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
70/32 = 70 × 35/32 × 35 = 2450/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
45/70 = 45 × 16/70 × 16 = 720/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/1120 + 720/1120 = 2450 + 720/1120 = 3170/1120 - 3170/1120 simplified gives 317/112
- So, 70/32 + 45/70 = 317/112
In mixed form: 293/112
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