Add 16/70 and 3/25
16/70 + 3/25 is 61/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
16/70 = 16 × 5/70 × 5 = 80/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
3/25 = 3 × 14/25 × 14 = 42/350 - Add the two like fractions:
80/350 + 42/350 = 80 + 42/350 = 122/350 - 122/350 simplified gives 61/175
- So, 16/70 + 3/25 = 61/175
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