Add 16/40 and 9/70
16/40 + 9/70 is 37/70.
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,
9/70 = 9 × 4/70 × 4 = 36/280 - Add the two like fractions:
112/280 + 36/280 = 112 + 36/280 = 148/280 - 148/280 simplified gives 37/70
- So, 16/40 + 9/70 = 37/70
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