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Add 14/70 and 9/16

14/70 + 9/16 is 61/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 16 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    14/70 = 14 × 8/70 × 8 = 112/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    9/16 = 9 × 35/16 × 35 = 315/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/560 + 315/560 = 112 + 315/560 = 427/560
  5. 427/560 simplified gives 61/80
  6. So, 14/70 + 9/16 = 61/80

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