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Add 90/16 and 40/70

1st number: 5 10/16, 2nd number: 40/70

90/16 + 40/70 is 347/56.

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,
    90/16 = 90 × 35/16 × 35 = 3150/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    40/70 = 40 × 8/70 × 8 = 320/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/560 + 320/560 = 3150 + 320/560 = 3470/560
  5. 3470/560 simplified gives 347/56
  6. So, 90/16 + 40/70 = 347/56
    In mixed form: 611/56

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