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Add 16/14 and 7/10

1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 7/10

16/14 + 7/10 is 129/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    16/14 = 16 × 5/14 × 5 = 80/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    7/10 = 7 × 7/10 × 7 = 49/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/70 + 49/70 = 80 + 49/70 = 129/70
  5. So, 16/14 + 7/10 = 129/70
    In mixed form: 159/70

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