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Add 8/16 and 21/70

8/16 + 21/70 is 4/5.

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,
    8/16 = 8 × 35/16 × 35 = 280/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    21/70 = 21 × 8/70 × 8 = 168/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/560 + 168/560 = 280 + 168/560 = 448/560
  5. 448/560 simplified gives 4/5
  6. So, 8/16 + 21/70 = 4/5

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