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Add 28/16 and 15/70

1st number: 1 12/16, 2nd number: 15/70

28/16 + 15/70 is 55/28.

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,
    28/16 = 28 × 35/16 × 35 = 980/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    15/70 = 15 × 8/70 × 8 = 120/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/560 + 120/560 = 980 + 120/560 = 1100/560
  5. 1100/560 simplified gives 55/28
  6. So, 28/16 + 15/70 = 55/28
    In mixed form: 127/28

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