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Add 5/70 and 42/16

1st number: 5/70, 2nd number: 2 10/16

5/70 + 42/16 is 151/56.

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,
    5/70 = 5 × 8/70 × 8 = 40/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    42/16 = 42 × 35/16 × 35 = 1470/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/560 + 1470/560 = 40 + 1470/560 = 1510/560
  5. 1510/560 simplified gives 151/56
  6. So, 5/70 + 42/16 = 151/56
    In mixed form: 239/56

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