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Add 14/16 and 10/70

14/16 + 10/70 is 57/56.

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,
    14/16 = 14 × 35/16 × 35 = 490/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    10/70 = 10 × 8/70 × 8 = 80/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/560 + 80/560 = 490 + 80/560 = 570/560
  5. 570/560 simplified gives 57/56
  6. So, 14/16 + 10/70 = 57/56
    In mixed form: 11/56

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