Add 16/27 and 16/70
16/27 + 16/70 is 776/945.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
16/27 = 16 × 70/27 × 70 = 1120/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
16/70 = 16 × 27/70 × 27 = 432/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/1890 + 432/1890 = 1120 + 432/1890 = 1552/1890 - 1552/1890 simplified gives 776/945
- So, 16/27 + 16/70 = 776/945
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