Add 3/16 and 56/70
3/16 + 56/70 is 79/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
3/16 = 3 × 35/16 × 35 = 105/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
56/70 = 56 × 8/70 × 8 = 448/560 - Add the two like fractions:
105/560 + 448/560 = 105 + 448/560 = 553/560 - 553/560 simplified gives 79/80
- So, 3/16 + 56/70 = 79/80
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