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Add 15/70 and 24/16

1st number: 15/70, 2nd number: 1 8/16

15/70 + 24/16 is 12/7.

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,
    15/70 = 15 × 8/70 × 8 = 120/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    24/16 = 24 × 35/16 × 35 = 840/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/560 + 840/560 = 120 + 840/560 = 960/560
  5. 960/560 simplified gives 12/7
  6. So, 15/70 + 24/16 = 12/7
    In mixed form: 15/7

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