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Add 16/2 and 9/70

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 9/70

16/2 + 9/70 is 569/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    16/2 = 16 × 35/2 × 35 = 560/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    9/70 = 9 × 1/70 × 1 = 9/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/70 + 9/70 = 560 + 9/70 = 569/70
  5. So, 16/2 + 9/70 = 569/70
    In mixed form: 89/70

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