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Add 16/70 and 9/10

16/70 + 9/10 is 79/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    16/70 = 16 × 1/70 × 1 = 16/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    9/10 = 9 × 7/10 × 7 = 63/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/70 + 63/70 = 16 + 63/70 = 79/70
  5. So, 16/70 + 9/10 = 79/70
    In mixed form: 19/70

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