Add 16/28 and 70/80
16/28 + 70/80 is 81/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
16/28 = 16 × 20/28 × 20 = 320/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
70/80 = 70 × 7/80 × 7 = 490/560 - Add the two like fractions:
320/560 + 490/560 = 320 + 490/560 = 810/560 - 810/560 simplified gives 81/56
- So, 16/28 + 70/80 = 81/56
In mixed form: 125/56
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