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Add 16/49 and 70/40

1st number: 16/49, 2nd number: 1 30/40

16/49 + 70/40 is 407/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
    16/49 = 16 × 40/49 × 40 = 640/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    70/40 = 70 × 49/40 × 49 = 3430/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/1960 + 3430/1960 = 640 + 3430/1960 = 4070/1960
  5. 4070/1960 simplified gives 407/196
  6. So, 16/49 + 70/40 = 407/196
    In mixed form: 215/196

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