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Add 70/28 and 16/10

1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 1 6/10

70/28 + 16/10 is 41/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 10 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    70/28 = 70 × 5/28 × 5 = 350/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    16/10 = 16 × 14/10 × 14 = 224/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/140 + 224/140 = 350 + 224/140 = 574/140
  5. 574/140 simplified gives 41/10
  6. So, 70/28 + 16/10 = 41/10
    In mixed form: 41/10

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