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Add 16/70 and 7/9

16/70 + 7/9 is 317/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 9 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    16/70 = 16 × 9/70 × 9 = 144/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    7/9 = 7 × 70/9 × 70 = 490/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/630 + 490/630 = 144 + 490/630 = 634/630
  5. 634/630 simplified gives 317/315
  6. So, 16/70 + 7/9 = 317/315
    In mixed form: 12/315

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