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Add 70/14 and 7/16

1st number: 5 0/14, 2nd number: 7/16

70/14 + 7/16 is 87/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    70/14 = 70 × 8/14 × 8 = 560/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    7/16 = 7 × 7/16 × 7 = 49/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/112 + 49/112 = 560 + 49/112 = 609/112
  5. 609/112 simplified gives 87/16
  6. So, 70/14 + 7/16 = 87/16
    In mixed form: 57/16

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