Add 1/80 and 16/70
1/80 + 16/70 is 27/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
1/80 = 1 × 7/80 × 7 = 7/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
16/70 = 16 × 8/70 × 8 = 128/560 - Add the two like fractions:
7/560 + 128/560 = 7 + 128/560 = 135/560 - 135/560 simplified gives 27/112
- So, 1/80 + 16/70 = 27/112
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