Add 16/21 and 45/70
16/21 + 45/70 is 59/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
16/21 = 16 × 10/21 × 10 = 160/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
45/70 = 45 × 3/70 × 3 = 135/210 - Add the two like fractions:
160/210 + 135/210 = 160 + 135/210 = 295/210 - 295/210 simplified gives 59/42
- So, 16/21 + 45/70 = 59/42
In mixed form: 117/42
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