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Add 25/16 and 70/84

1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 70/84

25/16 + 70/84 is 115/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 84 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    25/16 = 25 × 21/16 × 21 = 525/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    70/84 = 70 × 4/84 × 4 = 280/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/336 + 280/336 = 525 + 280/336 = 805/336
  5. 805/336 simplified gives 115/48
  6. So, 25/16 + 70/84 = 115/48
    In mixed form: 219/48

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