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Add 4/70 and 6/16

4/70 + 6/16 is 121/280.

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,
    4/70 = 4 × 8/70 × 8 = 32/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    6/16 = 6 × 35/16 × 35 = 210/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/560 + 210/560 = 32 + 210/560 = 242/560
  5. 242/560 simplified gives 121/280
  6. So, 4/70 + 6/16 = 121/280

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