Add 16/28 and 1/70
16/28 + 1/70 is 41/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
16/28 = 16 × 5/28 × 5 = 80/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
1/70 = 1 × 2/70 × 2 = 2/140 - Add the two like fractions:
80/140 + 2/140 = 80 + 2/140 = 82/140 - 82/140 simplified gives 41/70
- So, 16/28 + 1/70 = 41/70
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