Add 14/70 and 5/16
14/70 + 5/16 is 41/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
14/70 = 14 × 8/70 × 8 = 112/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
5/16 = 5 × 35/16 × 35 = 175/560 - Add the two like fractions:
112/560 + 175/560 = 112 + 175/560 = 287/560 - 287/560 simplified gives 41/80
- So, 14/70 + 5/16 = 41/80
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