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Add 3/16 and 4/70

3/16 + 4/70 is 137/560.

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,
    3/16 = 3 × 35/16 × 35 = 105/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    4/70 = 4 × 8/70 × 8 = 32/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/560 + 32/560 = 105 + 32/560 = 137/560
  5. So, 3/16 + 4/70 = 137/560

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