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Add 1/70 and 16/80

1/70 + 16/80 is 3/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    1/70 = 1 × 8/70 × 8 = 8/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    16/80 = 16 × 7/80 × 7 = 112/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/560 + 112/560 = 8 + 112/560 = 120/560
  5. 120/560 simplified gives 3/14
  6. So, 1/70 + 16/80 = 3/14

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