Add 2/56 and 16/70
2/56 + 16/70 is 37/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
16/70 = 16 × 4/70 × 4 = 64/280 - Add the two like fractions:
10/280 + 64/280 = 10 + 64/280 = 74/280 - 74/280 simplified gives 37/140
- So, 2/56 + 16/70 = 37/140
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