Add 10/21 and 16/70
10/21 + 16/70 is 74/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
10/21 = 10 × 10/21 × 10 = 100/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
16/70 = 16 × 3/70 × 3 = 48/210 - Add the two like fractions:
100/210 + 48/210 = 100 + 48/210 = 148/210 - 148/210 simplified gives 74/105
- So, 10/21 + 16/70 = 74/105
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