Add 15/16 and 32/70
15/16 + 32/70 is 781/560.
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,
15/16 = 15 × 35/16 × 35 = 525/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
32/70 = 32 × 8/70 × 8 = 256/560 - Add the two like fractions:
525/560 + 256/560 = 525 + 256/560 = 781/560 - So, 15/16 + 32/70 = 781/560
In mixed form: 1221/560
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