Add 2/70 and 27/16, Solve 2/70 + 1 11/16 as a fraction

Add 2/70 and 27/16

1^st number: 2/70, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

2/70 + 27/16 is 961/560.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
2/70 = 2 × 8/70 × 8 = 16/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
27/16 = 27 × 35/16 × 35 = 945/560
Add the two like fractions:
16/560 + 945/560 = 16 + 945/560 = 961/560
So, 2/70 + 27/16 = 961/560
In mixed form: 1401/560

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