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Add 27/16 and 42/70

1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 42/70

27/16 + 42/70 is 183/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    27/16 = 27 × 35/16 × 35 = 945/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    42/70 = 42 × 8/70 × 8 = 336/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/560 + 336/560 = 945 + 336/560 = 1281/560
  5. 1281/560 simplified gives 183/80
  6. So, 27/16 + 42/70 = 183/80
    In mixed form: 223/80

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