Add 1/70 and 4/16
1/70 + 4/16 is 37/140.
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,
1/70 = 1 × 8/70 × 8 = 8/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
4/16 = 4 × 35/16 × 35 = 140/560 - Add the two like fractions:
8/560 + 140/560 = 8 + 140/560 = 148/560 - 148/560 simplified gives 37/140
- So, 1/70 + 4/16 = 37/140
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