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Add 70/32 and 70/42

1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 1 28/42

70/32 + 70/42 is 185/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 42 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    70/32 = 70 × 21/32 × 21 = 1470/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    70/42 = 70 × 16/42 × 16 = 1120/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/672 + 1120/672 = 1470 + 1120/672 = 2590/672
  5. 2590/672 simplified gives 185/48
  6. So, 70/32 + 70/42 = 185/48
    In mixed form: 341/48

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