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Add 14/16 and 45/70

14/16 + 45/70 is 85/56.

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,
    45/70 = 45 × 8/70 × 8 = 360/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/560 + 360/560 = 490 + 360/560 = 850/560
  5. 850/560 simplified gives 85/56
  6. So, 14/16 + 45/70 = 85/56
    In mixed form: 129/56

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