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Add 20/16 and 2/70

1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 2/70

20/16 + 2/70 is 179/140.

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,
    20/16 = 20 × 35/16 × 35 = 700/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    2/70 = 2 × 8/70 × 8 = 16/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/560 + 16/560 = 700 + 16/560 = 716/560
  5. 716/560 simplified gives 179/140
  6. So, 20/16 + 2/70 = 179/140
    In mixed form: 139/140

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