Add 28/16 and 2/70, Solve 1 12/16 + 2/70 as a fraction

Add 28/16 and 2/70

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

28/16 + 2/70 is 249/140.

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,
28/16 = 28 × 35/16 × 35 = 980/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
2/70 = 2 × 8/70 × 8 = 16/560
Add the two like fractions:
980/560 + 16/560 = 980 + 16/560 = 996/560
996/560 simplified gives 249/140
So, 28/16 + 2/70 = 249/140
In mixed form: 1109/140

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