Add 16/3 and 27/70
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 27/70
16/3 + 27/70 is 1201/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
16/3 = 16 × 70/3 × 70 = 1120/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
27/70 = 27 × 3/70 × 3 = 81/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/210 + 81/210 = 1120 + 81/210 = 1201/210 - So, 16/3 + 27/70 = 1201/210
In mixed form: 5151/210
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