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Add 8/32 and 7/70

8/32 + 7/70 is 7/20.

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,
    8/32 = 8 × 35/32 × 35 = 280/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    7/70 = 7 × 16/70 × 16 = 112/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/1120 + 112/1120 = 280 + 112/1120 = 392/1120
  5. 392/1120 simplified gives 7/20
  6. So, 8/32 + 7/70 = 7/20

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