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Add 54/70 and 80/16

1^st number: 54/70, 2^nd number: 5 0/16

54/70 + 80/16 is 202/35.

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,
   54/70 = 54 × 8/70 × 8 = 432/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   80/16 = 80 × 35/16 × 35 = 2800/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/560 + 2800/560 = 432 + 2800/560 = 3232/560
5. 3232/560 simplified gives 202/35
6. So, 54/70 + 80/16 = 202/35
   In mixed form: 527/35

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