Add 16/3 and 45/70
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 45/70
16/3 + 45/70 is 251/42.
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,
45/70 = 45 × 3/70 × 3 = 135/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/210 + 135/210 = 1120 + 135/210 = 1255/210 - 1255/210 simplified gives 251/42
- So, 16/3 + 45/70 = 251/42
In mixed form: 541/42
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