Add 16/80 and 21/70
16/80 + 21/70 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
16/80 = 16 × 7/80 × 7 = 112/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
21/70 = 21 × 8/70 × 8 = 168/560 - Add the two like fractions:
112/560 + 168/560 = 112 + 168/560 = 280/560 - 280/560 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 16/80 + 21/70 = 1/2
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