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Add 21/70 and 10/16

21/70 + 10/16 is 37/40.

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,
    21/70 = 21 × 8/70 × 8 = 168/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    10/16 = 10 × 35/16 × 35 = 350/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/560 + 350/560 = 168 + 350/560 = 518/560
  5. 518/560 simplified gives 37/40
  6. So, 21/70 + 10/16 = 37/40

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