Add 36/16 and 1/70, Solve 2 4/16 + 1/70 as a fraction

Add 36/16 and 1/70

1^st number: 2 4/16, 2^nd number: 1/70

36/16 + 1/70 is 317/140.

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,
36/16 = 36 × 35/16 × 35 = 1260/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
1/70 = 1 × 8/70 × 8 = 8/560
Add the two like fractions:
1260/560 + 8/560 = 1260 + 8/560 = 1268/560
1268/560 simplified gives 317/140
So, 36/16 + 1/70 = 317/140
In mixed form: 237/140

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