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Add 2/16 and 42/70

2/16 + 42/70 is 29/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 70 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    2/16 = 2 × 35/16 × 35 = 70/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    42/70 = 42 × 8/70 × 8 = 336/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/560 + 336/560 = 70 + 336/560 = 406/560
  5. 406/560 simplified gives 29/40
  6. So, 2/16 + 42/70 = 29/40

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