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Add 45/16 and 16/70

1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 16/70

45/16 + 16/70 is 1703/560.

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,
    45/16 = 45 × 35/16 × 35 = 1575/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    16/70 = 16 × 8/70 × 8 = 128/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/560 + 128/560 = 1575 + 128/560 = 1703/560
  5. So, 45/16 + 16/70 = 1703/560
    In mixed form: 323/560

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