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Add 16/9 and 70/12

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 5 10/12

16/9 + 70/12 is 137/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 12 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    16/9 = 16 × 4/9 × 4 = 64/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    70/12 = 70 × 3/12 × 3 = 210/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/36 + 210/36 = 64 + 210/36 = 274/36
  5. 274/36 simplified gives 137/18
  6. So, 16/9 + 70/12 = 137/18
    In mixed form: 711/18

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