Add 16/56 and 63/70
16/56 + 63/70 is 83/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
16/56 = 16 × 5/56 × 5 = 80/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
63/70 = 63 × 4/70 × 4 = 252/280 - Add the two like fractions:
80/280 + 252/280 = 80 + 252/280 = 332/280 - 332/280 simplified gives 83/70
- So, 16/56 + 63/70 = 83/70
In mixed form: 113/70
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