Add 16/56 and 9/10
16/56 + 9/10 is 83/70.
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,
9/10 = 9 × 28/10 × 28 = 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 + 9/10 = 83/70
In mixed form: 113/70
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