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Add 54/25 and 16/70

1st number: 2 4/25, 2nd number: 16/70

54/25 + 16/70 is 418/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 70 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    54/25 = 54 × 14/25 × 14 = 756/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    16/70 = 16 × 5/70 × 5 = 80/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/350 + 80/350 = 756 + 80/350 = 836/350
  5. 836/350 simplified gives 418/175
  6. So, 54/25 + 16/70 = 418/175
    In mixed form: 268/175

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