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Add 84/32 and 1/70

1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 1/70

84/32 + 1/70 is 739/280.

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,
    84/32 = 84 × 35/32 × 35 = 2940/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    1/70 = 1 × 16/70 × 16 = 16/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/1120 + 16/1120 = 2940 + 16/1120 = 2956/1120
  5. 2956/1120 simplified gives 739/280
  6. So, 84/32 + 1/70 = 739/280
    In mixed form: 2179/280

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