Add 1/16 and 45/70
1/16 + 45/70 is 79/112.
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,
1/16 = 1 × 35/16 × 35 = 35/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
45/70 = 45 × 8/70 × 8 = 360/560 - Add the two like fractions:
35/560 + 360/560 = 35 + 360/560 = 395/560 - 395/560 simplified gives 79/112
- So, 1/16 + 45/70 = 79/112
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/16+45/70 1/16+90/70 1/32+45/70 3/16+45/70 1/48+45/70 5/16+45/70 1/80+45/70 7/16+45/70