Add 5/70 and 1/16
5/70 + 1/16 is 15/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
5/70 = 5 × 8/70 × 8 = 40/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
1/16 = 1 × 35/16 × 35 = 35/560 - Add the two like fractions:
40/560 + 35/560 = 40 + 35/560 = 75/560 - 75/560 simplified gives 15/112
- So, 5/70 + 1/16 = 15/112
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