Add 16/70 and 6/48
16/70 + 6/48 is 99/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
16/70 = 16 × 24/70 × 24 = 384/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
6/48 = 6 × 35/48 × 35 = 210/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
384/1680 + 210/1680 = 384 + 210/1680 = 594/1680 - 594/1680 simplified gives 99/280
- So, 16/70 + 6/48 = 99/280
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