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Add 16/70 and 12/15

16/70 + 12/15 is 36/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    16/70 = 16 × 3/70 × 3 = 48/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    12/15 = 12 × 14/15 × 14 = 168/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/210 + 168/210 = 48 + 168/210 = 216/210
  5. 216/210 simplified gives 36/35
  6. So, 16/70 + 12/15 = 36/35
    In mixed form: 11/35

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