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Add 75/8 and 70/32

1^st number: 9 3/8, 2^nd number: 2 6/32

75/8 + 70/32 is 185/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
   75/8 = 75 × 4/8 × 4 = 300/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   70/32 = 70 × 1/32 × 1 = 70/32
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/32 + 70/32 = 300 + 70/32 = 370/32
5. 370/32 simplified gives 185/16
6. So, 75/8 + 70/32 = 185/16
   In mixed form: 119/16

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