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Add 80/16 and 1/70

1st number: 5 0/16, 2nd number: 1/70

80/16 + 1/70 is 351/70.

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,
    80/16 = 80 × 35/16 × 35 = 2800/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    1/70 = 1 × 8/70 × 8 = 8/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/560 + 8/560 = 2800 + 8/560 = 2808/560
  5. 2808/560 simplified gives 351/70
  6. So, 80/16 + 1/70 = 351/70
    In mixed form: 51/70

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