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Add 70/25 and 1/16

1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 1/16

70/25 + 1/16 is 229/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 16 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    70/25 = 70 × 16/25 × 16 = 1120/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    1/16 = 1 × 25/16 × 25 = 25/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/400 + 25/400 = 1120 + 25/400 = 1145/400
  5. 1145/400 simplified gives 229/80
  6. So, 70/25 + 1/16 = 229/80
    In mixed form: 269/80

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