Add 16/70 and 10/48
16/70 + 10/48 is 367/840.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
16/70 = 16 × 24/70 × 24 = 384/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
10/48 = 10 × 35/48 × 35 = 350/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
384/1680 + 350/1680 = 384 + 350/1680 = 734/1680 - 734/1680 simplified gives 367/840
- So, 16/70 + 10/48 = 367/840
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