Add 16/60 and 9/70
16/60 + 9/70 is 83/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
16/60 = 16 × 7/60 × 7 = 112/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
9/70 = 9 × 6/70 × 6 = 54/420 - Add the two like fractions:
112/420 + 54/420 = 112 + 54/420 = 166/420 - 166/420 simplified gives 83/210
- So, 16/60 + 9/70 = 83/210
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