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Add 80/16 and 5/70

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

80/16 + 5/70 is 71/14.

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,
    5/70 = 5 × 8/70 × 8 = 40/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/560 + 40/560 = 2800 + 40/560 = 2840/560
  5. 2840/560 simplified gives 71/14
  6. So, 80/16 + 5/70 = 71/14
    In mixed form: 51/14

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