Add 16/70 and 5/24
16/70 + 5/24 is 367/840.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
16/70 = 16 × 12/70 × 12 = 192/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
5/24 = 5 × 35/24 × 35 = 175/840 - Add the two like fractions:
192/840 + 175/840 = 192 + 175/840 = 367/840 - So, 16/70 + 5/24 = 367/840
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