Add 16/70 and 40/72
16/70 + 40/72 is 247/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
16/70 = 16 × 36/70 × 36 = 576/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
40/72 = 40 × 35/72 × 35 = 1400/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
576/2520 + 1400/2520 = 576 + 1400/2520 = 1976/2520 - 1976/2520 simplified gives 247/315
- So, 16/70 + 40/72 = 247/315
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