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Add 70/16 and 50/70

1^st number: 4 6/16, 2^nd number: 50/70

70/16 + 50/70 is 285/56.

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,
   50/70 = 50 × 8/70 × 8 = 400/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/560 + 400/560 = 2450 + 400/560 = 2850/560
5. 2850/560 simplified gives 285/56
6. So, 70/16 + 50/70 = 285/56
   In mixed form: 55/56

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