Add 16/25 and 8/70
16/25 + 8/70 is 132/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
16/25 = 16 × 14/25 × 14 = 224/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
8/70 = 8 × 5/70 × 5 = 40/350 - Add the two like fractions:
224/350 + 40/350 = 224 + 40/350 = 264/350 - 264/350 simplified gives 132/175
- So, 16/25 + 8/70 = 132/175
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