Add 16/70 and 14/40
16/70 + 14/40 is 81/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 40 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 40 × 7 = 280,
14/40 = 14 × 7/40 × 7 = 98/280 - Add the two like fractions:
64/280 + 98/280 = 64 + 98/280 = 162/280 - 162/280 simplified gives 81/140
- So, 16/70 + 14/40 = 81/140
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