Add 16/20 and 15/70
16/20 + 15/70 is 71/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
15/70 = 15 × 2/70 × 2 = 30/140 - Add the two like fractions:
112/140 + 30/140 = 112 + 30/140 = 142/140 - 142/140 simplified gives 71/70
- So, 16/20 + 15/70 = 71/70
In mixed form: 11/70
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