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Add 84/16 and 30/70

1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 30/70

84/16 + 30/70 is 159/28.

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,
    84/16 = 84 × 35/16 × 35 = 2940/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    30/70 = 30 × 8/70 × 8 = 240/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/560 + 240/560 = 2940 + 240/560 = 3180/560
  5. 3180/560 simplified gives 159/28
  6. So, 84/16 + 30/70 = 159/28
    In mixed form: 519/28

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