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Add 42/4 and 16/70

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 16/70

42/4 + 16/70 is 751/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    42/4 = 42 × 35/4 × 35 = 1470/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    16/70 = 16 × 2/70 × 2 = 32/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/140 + 32/140 = 1470 + 32/140 = 1502/140
  5. 1502/140 simplified gives 751/70
  6. So, 42/4 + 16/70 = 751/70
    In mixed form: 1051/70

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