Add 3/70 and 14/16
3/70 + 14/16 is 257/280.
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,
3/70 = 3 × 8/70 × 8 = 24/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
14/16 = 14 × 35/16 × 35 = 490/560 - Add the two like fractions:
24/560 + 490/560 = 24 + 490/560 = 514/560 - 514/560 simplified gives 257/280
- So, 3/70 + 14/16 = 257/280
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