Add 16/4 and 1/70
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 1/70
16/4 + 1/70 is 281/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
16/4 = 16 × 35/4 × 35 = 560/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
1/70 = 1 × 2/70 × 2 = 2/140 - Add the two like fractions:
560/140 + 2/140 = 560 + 2/140 = 562/140 - 562/140 simplified gives 281/70
- So, 16/4 + 1/70 = 281/70
In mixed form: 41/70
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