Add 16/28 and 3/70
16/28 + 3/70 is 43/70.
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,
3/70 = 3 × 2/70 × 2 = 6/140 - Add the two like fractions:
80/140 + 6/140 = 80 + 6/140 = 86/140 - 86/140 simplified gives 43/70
- So, 16/28 + 3/70 = 43/70
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