Add 16/40 and 7/70
16/40 + 7/70 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
16/40 = 16 × 7/40 × 7 = 112/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
7/70 = 7 × 4/70 × 4 = 28/280 - Add the two like fractions:
112/280 + 28/280 = 112 + 28/280 = 140/280 - 140/280 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 16/40 + 7/70 = 1/2
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