Add 16/7 and 16/10
1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 1 6/10
16/7 + 16/10 is 136/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
16/7 = 16 × 10/7 × 10 = 160/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
16/10 = 16 × 7/10 × 7 = 112/70 - Add the two like fractions:
160/70 + 112/70 = 160 + 112/70 = 272/70 - 272/70 simplified gives 136/35
- So, 16/7 + 16/10 = 136/35
In mixed form: 331/35
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