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Add 45/70 and 27/16

1st number: 45/70, 2nd number: 1 11/16

45/70 + 27/16 is 261/112.

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,
    45/70 = 45 × 8/70 × 8 = 360/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    27/16 = 27 × 35/16 × 35 = 945/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/560 + 945/560 = 360 + 945/560 = 1305/560
  5. 1305/560 simplified gives 261/112
  6. So, 45/70 + 27/16 = 261/112
    In mixed form: 237/112

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