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Add 48/16 and 8/70

1st number: 3 0/16, 2nd number: 8/70

48/16 + 8/70 is 109/35.

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,
    48/16 = 48 × 35/16 × 35 = 1680/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    8/70 = 8 × 8/70 × 8 = 64/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/560 + 64/560 = 1680 + 64/560 = 1744/560
  5. 1744/560 simplified gives 109/35
  6. So, 48/16 + 8/70 = 109/35
    In mixed form: 34/35

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