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Add 7/16 and 56/70

7/16 + 56/70 is 99/80.

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,
    7/16 = 7 × 35/16 × 35 = 245/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    56/70 = 56 × 8/70 × 8 = 448/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/560 + 448/560 = 245 + 448/560 = 693/560
  5. 693/560 simplified gives 99/80
  6. So, 7/16 + 56/70 = 99/80
    In mixed form: 119/80

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