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Add 14/16 and 36/70

14/16 + 36/70 is 389/280.

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,
    36/70 = 36 × 8/70 × 8 = 288/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/560 + 288/560 = 490 + 288/560 = 778/560
  5. 778/560 simplified gives 389/280
  6. So, 14/16 + 36/70 = 389/280
    In mixed form: 1109/280

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