Add 16/49 and 70/80
16/49 + 70/80 is 471/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
16/49 = 16 × 80/49 × 80 = 1280/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
70/80 = 70 × 49/80 × 49 = 3430/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/3920 + 3430/3920 = 1280 + 3430/3920 = 4710/3920 - 4710/3920 simplified gives 471/392
- So, 16/49 + 70/80 = 471/392
In mixed form: 179/392
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