Add 16/70 and 6/35
16/70 + 6/35 is 2/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
16/70 = 16 × 1/70 × 1 = 16/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
6/35 = 6 × 2/35 × 2 = 12/70 - Add the two like fractions:
16/70 + 12/70 = 16 + 12/70 = 28/70 - 28/70 simplified gives 2/5
- So, 16/70 + 6/35 = 2/5
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