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Add 14/16 and 4/70

14/16 + 4/70 is 261/280.

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,
    4/70 = 4 × 8/70 × 8 = 32/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/560 + 32/560 = 490 + 32/560 = 522/560
  5. 522/560 simplified gives 261/280
  6. So, 14/16 + 4/70 = 261/280

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