Add 16/5 and 20/56
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 20/56
16/5 + 20/56 is 249/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
16/5 = 16 × 56/5 × 56 = 896/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280 - Add the two like fractions:
896/280 + 100/280 = 896 + 100/280 = 996/280 - 996/280 simplified gives 249/70
- So, 16/5 + 20/56 = 249/70
In mixed form: 339/70
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