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Add 15/16 and 70/28

1st number: 15/16, 2nd number: 2 14/28

15/16 + 70/28 is 55/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 28 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    15/16 = 15 × 7/16 × 7 = 105/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
    70/28 = 70 × 4/28 × 4 = 280/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/112 + 280/112 = 105 + 280/112 = 385/112
  5. 385/112 simplified gives 55/16
  6. So, 15/16 + 70/28 = 55/16
    In mixed form: 37/16

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