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Add 16/56 and 28/70

16/56 + 28/70 is 24/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    16/56 = 16 × 5/56 × 5 = 80/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    28/70 = 28 × 4/70 × 4 = 112/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/280 + 112/280 = 80 + 112/280 = 192/280
  5. 192/280 simplified gives 24/35
  6. So, 16/56 + 28/70 = 24/35

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