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Add 70/7 and 20/16

1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 1 4/16

70/7 + 20/16 is 45/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    70/7 = 70 × 16/7 × 16 = 1120/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    20/16 = 20 × 7/16 × 7 = 140/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/112 + 140/112 = 1120 + 140/112 = 1260/112
  5. 1260/112 simplified gives 45/4
  6. So, 70/7 + 20/16 = 45/4
    In mixed form: 111/4

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