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Add 70/16 and 30/70

1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 30/70

70/16 + 30/70 is 269/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 70 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    70/16 = 70 × 35/16 × 35 = 2450/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    30/70 = 30 × 8/70 × 8 = 240/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/560 + 240/560 = 2450 + 240/560 = 2690/560
  5. 2690/560 simplified gives 269/56
  6. So, 70/16 + 30/70 = 269/56
    In mixed form: 445/56

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