Add 70/32 and 6/40, Solve 2 6/32 + 6/40 as a fraction

Add 70/32 and 6/40

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 6/40

70/32 + 6/40 is 187/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
70/32 = 70 × 5/32 × 5 = 350/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
6/40 = 6 × 4/40 × 4 = 24/160
Add the two like fractions:
350/160 + 24/160 = 350 + 24/160 = 374/160
374/160 simplified gives 187/80
So, 70/32 + 6/40 = 187/80
In mixed form: 227/80

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