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Add 9/16 and 48/70

9/16 + 48/70 is 699/560.

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,
    9/16 = 9 × 35/16 × 35 = 315/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    48/70 = 48 × 8/70 × 8 = 384/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/560 + 384/560 = 315 + 384/560 = 699/560
  5. So, 9/16 + 48/70 = 699/560
    In mixed form: 1139/560

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