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Add 72/70 and 10/16

1st number: 1 2/70, 2nd number: 10/16

72/70 + 10/16 is 463/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 16 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    72/70 = 72 × 8/70 × 8 = 576/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    10/16 = 10 × 35/16 × 35 = 350/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/560 + 350/560 = 576 + 350/560 = 926/560
  5. 926/560 simplified gives 463/280
  6. So, 72/70 + 10/16 = 463/280
    In mixed form: 1183/280

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