Add 14/16 and 20/70
14/16 + 20/70 is 65/56.
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,
14/16 = 14 × 35/16 × 35 = 490/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
20/70 = 20 × 8/70 × 8 = 160/560 - Add the two like fractions:
490/560 + 160/560 = 490 + 160/560 = 650/560 - 650/560 simplified gives 65/56
- So, 14/16 + 20/70 = 65/56
In mixed form: 19/56
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