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Add 40/16 and 56/70

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 56/70

40/16 + 56/70 is 33/10.

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,
    40/16 = 40 × 35/16 × 35 = 1400/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    56/70 = 56 × 8/70 × 8 = 448/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/560 + 448/560 = 1400 + 448/560 = 1848/560
  5. 1848/560 simplified gives 33/10
  6. So, 40/16 + 56/70 = 33/10
    In mixed form: 33/10

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