Add 16/6 and 18/70
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 18/70
16/6 + 18/70 is 307/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
16/6 = 16 × 35/6 × 35 = 560/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
18/70 = 18 × 3/70 × 3 = 54/210 - Add the two like fractions:
560/210 + 54/210 = 560 + 54/210 = 614/210 - 614/210 simplified gives 307/105
- So, 16/6 + 18/70 = 307/105
In mixed form: 297/105
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