Add 16/70 and 3/16
16/70 + 3/16 is 233/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 16 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 16 × 35 = 560,
3/16 = 3 × 35/16 × 35 = 105/560 - Add the two like fractions:
128/560 + 105/560 = 128 + 105/560 = 233/560 - So, 16/70 + 3/16 = 233/560
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