Add 16/24 and 2/70
16/24 + 2/70 is 73/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
16/24 = 16 × 35/24 × 35 = 560/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
2/70 = 2 × 12/70 × 12 = 24/840 - Add the two like fractions:
560/840 + 24/840 = 560 + 24/840 = 584/840 - 584/840 simplified gives 73/105
- So, 16/24 + 2/70 = 73/105
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