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Add 16/72 and 27/70

16/72 + 27/70 is 383/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    16/72 = 16 × 35/72 × 35 = 560/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
    27/70 = 27 × 36/70 × 36 = 972/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/2520 + 972/2520 = 560 + 972/2520 = 1532/2520
  5. 1532/2520 simplified gives 383/630
  6. So, 16/72 + 27/70 = 383/630

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