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Add 35/70 and 75/16

1st number: 35/70, 2nd number: 4 11/16

35/70 + 75/16 is 83/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 16 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    35/70 = 35 × 8/70 × 8 = 280/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    75/16 = 75 × 35/16 × 35 = 2625/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/560 + 2625/560 = 280 + 2625/560 = 2905/560
  5. 2905/560 simplified gives 83/16
  6. So, 35/70 + 75/16 = 83/16
    In mixed form: 53/16

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