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Add 70/50 and 7/32

1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 7/32

70/50 + 7/32 is 259/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 32 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    70/50 = 70 × 16/50 × 16 = 1120/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    7/32 = 7 × 25/32 × 25 = 175/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/800 + 175/800 = 1120 + 175/800 = 1295/800
  5. 1295/800 simplified gives 259/160
  6. So, 70/50 + 7/32 = 259/160
    In mixed form: 199/160

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