Add 10/16 and 9/70
10/16 + 9/70 is 211/280.
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,
10/16 = 10 × 35/16 × 35 = 350/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
9/70 = 9 × 8/70 × 8 = 72/560 - Add the two like fractions:
350/560 + 72/560 = 350 + 72/560 = 422/560 - 422/560 simplified gives 211/280
- So, 10/16 + 9/70 = 211/280
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