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Add 56/16 and 15/70

1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 15/70

56/16 + 15/70 is 26/7.

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,
    56/16 = 56 × 35/16 × 35 = 1960/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    15/70 = 15 × 8/70 × 8 = 120/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/560 + 120/560 = 1960 + 120/560 = 2080/560
  5. 2080/560 simplified gives 26/7
  6. So, 56/16 + 15/70 = 26/7
    In mixed form: 35/7

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