Add 70/32 and 8/10, Solve 2 6/32 + 8/10 as a fraction

Add 70/32 and 8/10

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 8/10

70/32 + 8/10 is 239/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 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 10 × 16 = 160,
8/10 = 8 × 16/10 × 16 = 128/160
Add the two like fractions:
350/160 + 128/160 = 350 + 128/160 = 478/160
478/160 simplified gives 239/80
So, 70/32 + 8/10 = 239/80
In mixed form: 279/80

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