Add 16/70 and 4/32
16/70 + 4/32 is 99/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
16/70 = 16 × 16/70 × 16 = 256/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
4/32 = 4 × 35/32 × 35 = 140/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
256/1120 + 140/1120 = 256 + 140/1120 = 396/1120 - 396/1120 simplified gives 99/280
- So, 16/70 + 4/32 = 99/280
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