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Add 16/70 and 10/28

16/70 + 10/28 is 41/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    16/70 = 16 × 2/70 × 2 = 32/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    10/28 = 10 × 5/28 × 5 = 50/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/140 + 50/140 = 32 + 50/140 = 82/140
  5. 82/140 simplified gives 41/70
  6. So, 16/70 + 10/28 = 41/70

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