Add 4/16 and 54/70
4/16 + 54/70 is 143/140.
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,
4/16 = 4 × 35/16 × 35 = 140/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
54/70 = 54 × 8/70 × 8 = 432/560 - Add the two like fractions:
140/560 + 432/560 = 140 + 432/560 = 572/560 - 572/560 simplified gives 143/140
- So, 4/16 + 54/70 = 143/140
In mixed form: 13/140
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