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Add 20/16 and 48/70

1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 48/70

20/16 + 48/70 is 271/140.

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,
    48/70 = 48 × 8/70 × 8 = 384/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/560 + 384/560 = 700 + 384/560 = 1084/560
  5. 1084/560 simplified gives 271/140
  6. So, 20/16 + 48/70 = 271/140
    In mixed form: 1131/140

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