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Add 16/4 and 70/72

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 70/72

16/4 + 70/72 is 179/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
    16/4 = 16 × 18/4 × 18 = 288/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    70/72 = 70 × 1/72 × 1 = 70/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/72 + 70/72 = 288 + 70/72 = 358/72
  5. 358/72 simplified gives 179/36
  6. So, 16/4 + 70/72 = 179/36
    In mixed form: 435/36

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