Add 16/64 and 1/70
16/64 + 1/70 is 37/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
16/64 = 16 × 35/64 × 35 = 560/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
1/70 = 1 × 32/70 × 32 = 32/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
560/2240 + 32/2240 = 560 + 32/2240 = 592/2240 - 592/2240 simplified gives 37/140
- So, 16/64 + 1/70 = 37/140
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