Add 16/70 and 14/80
16/70 + 14/80 is 113/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
16/70 = 16 × 8/70 × 8 = 128/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
14/80 = 14 × 7/80 × 7 = 98/560 - Add the two like fractions:
128/560 + 98/560 = 128 + 98/560 = 226/560 - 226/560 simplified gives 113/280
- So, 16/70 + 14/80 = 113/280
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