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Add 70/45 and 6/16

1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 6/16

70/45 + 6/16 is 139/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 16 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    70/45 = 70 × 16/45 × 16 = 1120/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    6/16 = 6 × 45/16 × 45 = 270/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/720 + 270/720 = 1120 + 270/720 = 1390/720
  5. 1390/720 simplified gives 139/72
  6. So, 70/45 + 6/16 = 139/72
    In mixed form: 167/72

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