Add 16/70 and 12/18
16/70 + 12/18 is 94/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
16/70 = 16 × 9/70 × 9 = 144/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
12/18 = 12 × 35/18 × 35 = 420/630 - Add the two like fractions:
144/630 + 420/630 = 144 + 420/630 = 564/630 - 564/630 simplified gives 94/105
- So, 16/70 + 12/18 = 94/105
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