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Add 5/16 and 28/70

5/16 + 28/70 is 57/80.

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,
    5/16 = 5 × 35/16 × 35 = 175/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    28/70 = 28 × 8/70 × 8 = 224/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/560 + 224/560 = 175 + 224/560 = 399/560
  5. 399/560 simplified gives 57/80
  6. So, 5/16 + 28/70 = 57/80

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