Add 16/70 and 14/60
16/70 + 14/60 is 97/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
16/70 = 16 × 6/70 × 6 = 96/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
14/60 = 14 × 7/60 × 7 = 98/420 - Add the two like fractions:
96/420 + 98/420 = 96 + 98/420 = 194/420 - 194/420 simplified gives 97/210
- So, 16/70 + 14/60 = 97/210
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