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Add 75/16 and 80/70

1st number: 4 11/16, 2nd number: 1 10/70

75/16 + 80/70 is 653/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    80/70 = 80 × 8/70 × 8 = 640/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2625/560 + 640/560 = 2625 + 640/560 = 3265/560
  5. 3265/560 simplified gives 653/112
  6. So, 75/16 + 80/70 = 653/112
    In mixed form: 593/112

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