Add 16/8 and 49/70
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 49/70
16/8 + 49/70 is 27/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
16/8 = 16 × 35/8 × 35 = 560/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
49/70 = 49 × 4/70 × 4 = 196/280 - Add the two like fractions:
560/280 + 196/280 = 560 + 196/280 = 756/280 - 756/280 simplified gives 27/10
- So, 16/8 + 49/70 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10
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