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Add 42/70 and 16/25

42/70 + 16/25 is 31/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 25 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    42/70 = 42 × 5/70 × 5 = 210/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    16/25 = 16 × 14/25 × 14 = 224/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/350 + 224/350 = 210 + 224/350 = 434/350
  5. 434/350 simplified gives 31/25
  6. So, 42/70 + 16/25 = 31/25
    In mixed form: 16/25

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