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Add 56/16 and 3/70

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

56/16 + 3/70 is 124/35.

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,
    3/70 = 3 × 8/70 × 8 = 24/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/560 + 24/560 = 1960 + 24/560 = 1984/560
  5. 1984/560 simplified gives 124/35
  6. So, 56/16 + 3/70 = 124/35
    In mixed form: 319/35

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