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Add 70/16 and 2/5

1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 2/5

70/16 + 2/5 is 191/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 5 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 5 × 16 = 80,
    2/5 = 2 × 16/5 × 16 = 32/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/80 + 32/80 = 350 + 32/80 = 382/80
  5. 382/80 simplified gives 191/40
  6. So, 70/16 + 2/5 = 191/40
    In mixed form: 431/40

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