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Add 20/70 and 12/16

20/70 + 12/16 is 29/28.

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,
    20/70 = 20 × 8/70 × 8 = 160/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    12/16 = 12 × 35/16 × 35 = 420/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/560 + 420/560 = 160 + 420/560 = 580/560
  5. 580/560 simplified gives 29/28
  6. So, 20/70 + 12/16 = 29/28
    In mixed form: 11/28

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