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Add 70/16 and 12/28

1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 12/28

70/16 + 12/28 is 269/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 28 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    70/16 = 70 × 7/16 × 7 = 490/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
    12/28 = 12 × 4/28 × 4 = 48/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/112 + 48/112 = 490 + 48/112 = 538/112
  5. 538/112 simplified gives 269/56
  6. So, 70/16 + 12/28 = 269/56
    In mixed form: 445/56

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