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Add 4/21 and 16/70

4/21 + 16/70 is 44/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    4/21 = 4 × 10/21 × 10 = 40/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    16/70 = 16 × 3/70 × 3 = 48/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/210 + 48/210 = 40 + 48/210 = 88/210
  5. 88/210 simplified gives 44/105
  6. So, 4/21 + 16/70 = 44/105

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