Add 16/70 and 8/3
1st number: 16/70, 2nd number: 2 2/3
16/70 + 8/3 is 304/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 3 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
16/70 = 16 × 3/70 × 3 = 48/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
8/3 = 8 × 70/3 × 70 = 560/210 - Add the two like fractions:
48/210 + 560/210 = 48 + 560/210 = 608/210 - 608/210 simplified gives 304/105
- So, 16/70 + 8/3 = 304/105
In mixed form: 294/105
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