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Add 70/16 and 20/75

1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 20/75

70/16 + 20/75 is 557/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    70/16 = 70 × 75/16 × 75 = 5250/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    20/75 = 20 × 16/75 × 16 = 320/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5250/1200 + 320/1200 = 5250 + 320/1200 = 5570/1200
  5. 5570/1200 simplified gives 557/120
  6. So, 70/16 + 20/75 = 557/120
    In mixed form: 477/120

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