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Add 12/70 and 16/54

12/70 + 16/54 is 442/945.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    12/70 = 12 × 27/70 × 27 = 324/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    16/54 = 16 × 35/54 × 35 = 560/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/1890 + 560/1890 = 324 + 560/1890 = 884/1890
  5. 884/1890 simplified gives 442/945
  6. So, 12/70 + 16/54 = 442/945

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