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Add 54/16 and 8/70

1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 8/70

54/16 + 8/70 is 977/280.

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,
    54/16 = 54 × 35/16 × 35 = 1890/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    8/70 = 8 × 8/70 × 8 = 64/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/560 + 64/560 = 1890 + 64/560 = 1954/560
  5. 1954/560 simplified gives 977/280
  6. So, 54/16 + 8/70 = 977/280
    In mixed form: 3137/280

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