Add 16/32 and 10/70
16/32 + 10/70 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
16/32 = 16 × 35/32 × 35 = 560/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
10/70 = 10 × 16/70 × 16 = 160/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
560/1120 + 160/1120 = 560 + 160/1120 = 720/1120 - 720/1120 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 16/32 + 10/70 = 9/14
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