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Add 70/32 and 45/80

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 45/80

70/32 + 45/80 is 11/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 80 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   70/32 = 70 × 5/32 × 5 = 350/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
   45/80 = 45 × 2/80 × 2 = 90/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/160 + 90/160 = 350 + 90/160 = 440/160
5. 440/160 simplified gives 11/4
6. So, 70/32 + 45/80 = 11/4
   In mixed form: 23/4

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