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Add 16/70 and 20/8

1st number: 16/70, 2nd number: 2 4/8

16/70 + 20/8 is 191/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    16/70 = 16 × 4/70 × 4 = 64/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    20/8 = 20 × 35/8 × 35 = 700/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/280 + 700/280 = 64 + 700/280 = 764/280
  5. 764/280 simplified gives 191/70
  6. So, 16/70 + 20/8 = 191/70
    In mixed form: 251/70

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