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Add 70/18 and 12/16

1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 12/16

70/18 + 12/16 is 167/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 16 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    70/18 = 70 × 8/18 × 8 = 560/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    12/16 = 12 × 9/16 × 9 = 108/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/144 + 108/144 = 560 + 108/144 = 668/144
  5. 668/144 simplified gives 167/36
  6. So, 70/18 + 12/16 = 167/36
    In mixed form: 423/36

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