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Add 70/35 and 18/16

1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 1 2/16

70/35 + 18/16 is 25/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 16 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    70/35 = 70 × 16/35 × 16 = 1120/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    18/16 = 18 × 35/16 × 35 = 630/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/560 + 630/560 = 1120 + 630/560 = 1750/560
  5. 1750/560 simplified gives 25/8
  6. So, 70/35 + 18/16 = 25/8
    In mixed form: 31/8

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