Add 25/16 and 10/70, Solve 1 9/16 + 10/70 as a fraction

Add 25/16 and 10/70

1^st number: 1 9/16, 2^nd number: 10/70

25/16 + 10/70 is 191/112.

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,
25/16 = 25 × 35/16 × 35 = 875/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
10/70 = 10 × 8/70 × 8 = 80/560
Add the two like fractions:
875/560 + 80/560 = 875 + 80/560 = 955/560
955/560 simplified gives 191/112
So, 25/16 + 10/70 = 191/112
In mixed form: 179/112

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