Add 16/70 and 20/6
1st number: 16/70, 2nd number: 3 2/6
16/70 + 20/6 is 374/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
16/70 = 16 × 3/70 × 3 = 48/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
20/6 = 20 × 35/6 × 35 = 700/210 - Add the two like fractions:
48/210 + 700/210 = 48 + 700/210 = 748/210 - 748/210 simplified gives 374/105
- So, 16/70 + 20/6 = 374/105
In mixed form: 359/105
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