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Add 15/70 and 54/16

1^st number: 15/70, 2^nd number: 3 6/16

15/70 + 54/16 is 201/56.

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,
   54/16 = 54 × 35/16 × 35 = 1890/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/560 + 1890/560 = 120 + 1890/560 = 2010/560
5. 2010/560 simplified gives 201/56
6. So, 15/70 + 54/16 = 201/56
   In mixed form: 333/56

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