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Add 75/16 and 40/70

1^st number: 4 11/16, 2^nd number: 40/70

75/16 + 40/70 is 589/112.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   75/16 = 75 × 35/16 × 35 = 2625/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   40/70 = 40 × 8/70 × 8 = 320/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2625/560 + 320/560 = 2625 + 320/560 = 2945/560
5. 2945/560 simplified gives 589/112
6. So, 75/16 + 40/70 = 589/112
   In mixed form: 529/112

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