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Add 70/16 and 20/24

1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 20/24

70/16 + 20/24 is 125/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 24 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    70/16 = 70 × 3/16 × 3 = 210/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
    20/24 = 20 × 2/24 × 2 = 40/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/48 + 40/48 = 210 + 40/48 = 250/48
  5. 250/48 simplified gives 125/24
  6. So, 70/16 + 20/24 = 125/24
    In mixed form: 55/24

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