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Add 75/32 and 14/70

1st number: 2 11/32, 2nd number: 14/70

75/32 + 14/70 is 407/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    75/32 = 75 × 35/32 × 35 = 2625/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    14/70 = 14 × 16/70 × 16 = 224/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2625/1120 + 224/1120 = 2625 + 224/1120 = 2849/1120
  5. 2849/1120 simplified gives 407/160
  6. So, 75/32 + 14/70 = 407/160
    In mixed form: 287/160

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