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Add 64/4 and 7/70

1st number: 16 0/4, 2nd number: 7/70

64/4 + 7/70 is 161/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    64/4 = 64 × 35/4 × 35 = 2240/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    7/70 = 7 × 2/70 × 2 = 14/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/140 + 14/140 = 2240 + 14/140 = 2254/140
  5. 2254/140 simplified gives 161/10
  6. So, 64/4 + 7/70 = 161/10
    In mixed form: 161/10

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