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Add 2/70 and 7/16

2/70 + 7/16 is 261/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    2/70 = 2 × 8/70 × 8 = 16/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    7/16 = 7 × 35/16 × 35 = 245/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/560 + 245/560 = 16 + 245/560 = 261/560
  5. So, 2/70 + 7/16 = 261/560

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