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Add 70/84 and 9/16

70/84 + 9/16 is 67/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 16 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    70/84 = 70 × 4/84 × 4 = 280/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    9/16 = 9 × 21/16 × 21 = 189/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/336 + 189/336 = 280 + 189/336 = 469/336
  5. 469/336 simplified gives 67/48
  6. So, 70/84 + 9/16 = 67/48
    In mixed form: 119/48

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