Add 2/70 and 14/16
2/70 + 14/16 is 253/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
2/70 = 2 × 8/70 × 8 = 16/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
14/16 = 14 × 35/16 × 35 = 490/560 - Add the two like fractions:
16/560 + 490/560 = 16 + 490/560 = 506/560 - 506/560 simplified gives 253/280
- So, 2/70 + 14/16 = 253/280
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