Add 16/70 and 40/96
16/70 + 40/96 is 271/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
16/70 = 16 × 48/70 × 48 = 768/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
40/96 = 40 × 35/96 × 35 = 1400/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
768/3360 + 1400/3360 = 768 + 1400/3360 = 2168/3360 - 2168/3360 simplified gives 271/420
- So, 16/70 + 40/96 = 271/420
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