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Add 70/28 and 80/5

1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 16 0/5

70/28 + 80/5 is 37/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 5 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 5 × 28 = 140,
    80/5 = 80 × 28/5 × 28 = 2240/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/140 + 2240/140 = 350 + 2240/140 = 2590/140
  5. 2590/140 simplified gives 37/2
  6. So, 70/28 + 80/5 = 37/2
    In mixed form: 181/2

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