Add 16/2 and 30/70
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 30/70
16/2 + 30/70 is 59/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
16/2 = 16 × 35/2 × 35 = 560/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
30/70 = 30 × 1/70 × 1 = 30/70 - Add the two like fractions:
560/70 + 30/70 = 560 + 30/70 = 590/70 - 590/70 simplified gives 59/7
- So, 16/2 + 30/70 = 59/7
In mixed form: 83/7
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