Add 16/35 and 48/70
16/35 + 48/70 is 8/7.
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,
48/70 = 48 × 1/70 × 1 = 48/70 - Add the two like fractions:
32/70 + 48/70 = 32 + 48/70 = 80/70 - 80/70 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 16/35 + 48/70 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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