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Add 70/80 and 7/32

70/80 + 7/32 is 35/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
    70/80 = 70 × 2/80 × 2 = 140/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    7/32 = 7 × 5/32 × 5 = 35/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/160 + 35/160 = 140 + 35/160 = 175/160
  5. 175/160 simplified gives 35/32
  6. So, 70/80 + 7/32 = 35/32
    In mixed form: 13/32

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