Add 1/70 and 8/16
1/70 + 8/16 is 18/35.
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,
8/16 = 8 × 35/16 × 35 = 280/560 - Add the two like fractions:
8/560 + 280/560 = 8 + 280/560 = 288/560 - 288/560 simplified gives 18/35
- So, 1/70 + 8/16 = 18/35
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