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Add 81/16 and 3/70

1st number: 5 1/16, 2nd number: 3/70

81/16 + 3/70 is 2859/560.

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,
    81/16 = 81 × 35/16 × 35 = 2835/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    3/70 = 3 × 8/70 × 8 = 24/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/560 + 24/560 = 2835 + 24/560 = 2859/560
  5. So, 81/16 + 3/70 = 2859/560
    In mixed form: 559/560

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