Add 16/70 and 70/80
16/70 + 70/80 is 309/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
16/70 = 16 × 8/70 × 8 = 128/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
70/80 = 70 × 7/80 × 7 = 490/560 - Add the two like fractions:
128/560 + 490/560 = 128 + 490/560 = 618/560 - 618/560 simplified gives 309/280
- So, 16/70 + 70/80 = 309/280
In mixed form: 129/280
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