Add 16/48 and 5/70
16/48 + 5/70 is 17/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
16/48 = 16 × 35/48 × 35 = 560/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
5/70 = 5 × 24/70 × 24 = 120/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
560/1680 + 120/1680 = 560 + 120/1680 = 680/1680 - 680/1680 simplified gives 17/42
- So, 16/48 + 5/70 = 17/42
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