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Add 70/5 and 12/16

1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 12/16

70/5 + 12/16 is 59/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    70/5 = 70 × 16/5 × 16 = 1120/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    12/16 = 12 × 5/16 × 5 = 60/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/80 + 60/80 = 1120 + 60/80 = 1180/80
  5. 1180/80 simplified gives 59/4
  6. So, 70/5 + 12/16 = 59/4
    In mixed form: 143/4

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