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Add 16/49 and 70/80

16/49 + 70/80 is 471/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 80 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
    16/49 = 16 × 80/49 × 80 = 1280/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    70/80 = 70 × 49/80 × 49 = 3430/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/3920 + 3430/3920 = 1280 + 3430/3920 = 4710/3920
  5. 4710/3920 simplified gives 471/392
  6. So, 16/49 + 70/80 = 471/392
    In mixed form: 179/392

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