Add 16/6 and 45/70
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 45/70
16/6 + 45/70 is 139/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
16/6 = 16 × 35/6 × 35 = 560/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
45/70 = 45 × 3/70 × 3 = 135/210 - Add the two like fractions:
560/210 + 135/210 = 560 + 135/210 = 695/210 - 695/210 simplified gives 139/42
- So, 16/6 + 45/70 = 139/42
In mixed form: 313/42
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 32/6+45/70 16/6+90/70 16/12+45/70 48/6+45/70 16/18+45/70 80/6+45/70 16/30+45/70 16/42+45/70