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Add 10/16 and 50/70

10/16 + 50/70 is 75/56.

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,
    50/70 = 50 × 8/70 × 8 = 400/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/560 + 400/560 = 350 + 400/560 = 750/560
  5. 750/560 simplified gives 75/56
  6. So, 10/16 + 50/70 = 75/56
    In mixed form: 119/56

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