Add 70/7 and 9/32, Solve 10 0/7 + 9/32 as a fraction

Add 70/7 and 9/32

1^st number: 10 0/7, 2^nd number: 9/32

70/7 + 9/32 is 329/32.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 32 is 224

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
70/7 = 70 × 32/7 × 32 = 2240/224
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
9/32 = 9 × 7/32 × 7 = 63/224
Add the two like fractions:
2240/224 + 63/224 = 2240 + 63/224 = 2303/224
2303/224 simplified gives 329/32
So, 70/7 + 9/32 = 329/32
In mixed form: 109/32

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