Add 16/36 and 54/70
16/36 + 54/70 is 383/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
16/36 = 16 × 35/36 × 35 = 560/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
54/70 = 54 × 18/70 × 18 = 972/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
560/1260 + 972/1260 = 560 + 972/1260 = 1532/1260 - 1532/1260 simplified gives 383/315
- So, 16/36 + 54/70 = 383/315
In mixed form: 168/315
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