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Add 16/20 and 70/72

16/20 + 70/72 is 319/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
    16/20 = 16 × 18/20 × 18 = 288/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/360 + 350/360 = 288 + 350/360 = 638/360
  5. 638/360 simplified gives 319/180
  6. So, 16/20 + 70/72 = 319/180
    In mixed form: 1139/180

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