Add 16/28 and 12/70
16/28 + 12/70 is 26/35.
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,
12/70 = 12 × 2/70 × 2 = 24/140 - Add the two like fractions:
80/140 + 24/140 = 80 + 24/140 = 104/140 - 104/140 simplified gives 26/35
- So, 16/28 + 12/70 = 26/35
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