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Add 81/32 and 56/70

1^st number: 2 17/32, 2^nd number: 56/70

81/32 + 56/70 is 533/160.

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,
   81/32 = 81 × 35/32 × 35 = 2835/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
   56/70 = 56 × 16/70 × 16 = 896/1120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2835/1120 + 896/1120 = 2835 + 896/1120 = 3731/1120
5. 3731/1120 simplified gives 533/160
6. So, 81/32 + 56/70 = 533/160
   In mixed form: 353/160

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