Add 2/16 and 49/70
2/16 + 49/70 is 33/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
2/16 = 2 × 35/16 × 35 = 70/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
49/70 = 49 × 8/70 × 8 = 392/560 - Add the two like fractions:
70/560 + 392/560 = 70 + 392/560 = 462/560 - 462/560 simplified gives 33/40
- So, 2/16 + 49/70 = 33/40
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