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Add 90/70 and 5/16

1st number: 1 20/70, 2nd number: 5/16

90/70 + 5/16 is 179/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 16 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    90/70 = 90 × 8/70 × 8 = 720/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    5/16 = 5 × 35/16 × 35 = 175/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/560 + 175/560 = 720 + 175/560 = 895/560
  5. 895/560 simplified gives 179/112
  6. So, 90/70 + 5/16 = 179/112
    In mixed form: 167/112

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