Add 16/12 and 24/70
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 24/70
16/12 + 24/70 is 176/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
16/12 = 16 × 35/12 × 35 = 560/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
24/70 = 24 × 6/70 × 6 = 144/420 - Add the two like fractions:
560/420 + 144/420 = 560 + 144/420 = 704/420 - 704/420 simplified gives 176/105
- So, 16/12 + 24/70 = 176/105
In mixed form: 171/105
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