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Add 70/16 and 18/80

1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 18/80

70/16 + 18/80 is 23/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    70/16 = 70 × 5/16 × 5 = 350/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    18/80 = 18 × 1/80 × 1 = 18/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/80 + 18/80 = 350 + 18/80 = 368/80
  5. 368/80 simplified gives 23/5
  6. So, 70/16 + 18/80 = 23/5
    In mixed form: 43/5

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