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Add 70/32 and 63/80

1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 63/80

70/32 + 63/80 is 119/40.

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,
    63/80 = 63 × 2/80 × 2 = 126/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/160 + 126/160 = 350 + 126/160 = 476/160
  5. 476/160 simplified gives 119/40
  6. So, 70/32 + 63/80 = 119/40
    In mixed form: 239/40

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