Add 16/96 and 5/70
16/96 + 5/70 is 5/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
16/96 = 16 × 35/96 × 35 = 560/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
5/70 = 5 × 48/70 × 48 = 240/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
560/3360 + 240/3360 = 560 + 240/3360 = 800/3360 - 800/3360 simplified gives 5/21
- So, 16/96 + 5/70 = 5/21
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