Add 10/70 and 4/16
10/70 + 4/16 is 11/28.
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,
10/70 = 10 × 8/70 × 8 = 80/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
4/16 = 4 × 35/16 × 35 = 140/560 - Add the two like fractions:
80/560 + 140/560 = 80 + 140/560 = 220/560 - 220/560 simplified gives 11/28
- So, 10/70 + 4/16 = 11/28
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