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Add 84/32 and 6/70

1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 6/70

84/32 + 6/70 is 759/280.

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,
    6/70 = 6 × 16/70 × 16 = 96/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/1120 + 96/1120 = 2940 + 96/1120 = 3036/1120
  5. 3036/1120 simplified gives 759/280
  6. So, 84/32 + 6/70 = 759/280
    In mixed form: 2199/280

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