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Add 10/16 and 5/70

10/16 + 5/70 is 39/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 70 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    10/16 = 10 × 35/16 × 35 = 350/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    5/70 = 5 × 8/70 × 8 = 40/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/560 + 40/560 = 350 + 40/560 = 390/560
  5. 390/560 simplified gives 39/56
  6. So, 10/16 + 5/70 = 39/56

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