Add 24/16 and 3/70, Solve 1 8/16 + 3/70 as a fraction

Add 24/16 and 3/70

1^st number: 1 8/16, 2^nd number: 3/70

24/16 + 3/70 is 54/35.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
24/16 = 24 × 35/16 × 35 = 840/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
3/70 = 3 × 8/70 × 8 = 24/560
Add the two like fractions:
840/560 + 24/560 = 840 + 24/560 = 864/560
864/560 simplified gives 54/35
So, 24/16 + 3/70 = 54/35
In mixed form: 119/35

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