Add 16/35 and 18/70
16/35 + 18/70 is 5/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
16/35 = 16 × 2/35 × 2 = 32/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
18/70 = 18 × 1/70 × 1 = 18/70 - Add the two like fractions:
32/70 + 18/70 = 32 + 18/70 = 50/70 - 50/70 simplified gives 5/7
- So, 16/35 + 18/70 = 5/7
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