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Add 16/12 and 9/70

1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 9/70

16/12 + 9/70 is 307/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 70 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    16/12 = 16 × 35/12 × 35 = 560/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    9/70 = 9 × 6/70 × 6 = 54/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/420 + 54/420 = 560 + 54/420 = 614/420
  5. 614/420 simplified gives 307/210
  6. So, 16/12 + 9/70 = 307/210
    In mixed form: 197/210

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