Add 16/56 and 7/10
16/56 + 7/10 is 69/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 10 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 10 × 28 = 280,
7/10 = 7 × 28/10 × 28 = 196/280 - Add the two like fractions:
80/280 + 196/280 = 80 + 196/280 = 276/280 - 276/280 simplified gives 69/70
- So, 16/56 + 7/10 = 69/70
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