Add 16/70 and 10/56
16/70 + 10/56 is 57/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
16/70 = 16 × 4/70 × 4 = 64/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Add the two like fractions:
64/280 + 50/280 = 64 + 50/280 = 114/280 - 114/280 simplified gives 57/140
- So, 16/70 + 10/56 = 57/140
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