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Add 16/4 and 70/42

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 1 28/42

16/4 + 70/42 is 17/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    16/4 = 16 × 21/4 × 21 = 336/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    70/42 = 70 × 2/42 × 2 = 140/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/84 + 140/84 = 336 + 140/84 = 476/84
  5. 476/84 simplified gives 17/3
  6. So, 16/4 + 70/42 = 17/3
    In mixed form: 52/3

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