Add 30/16 and 25/70
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 25/70
30/16 + 25/70 is 125/56.
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,
30/16 = 30 × 35/16 × 35 = 1050/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
25/70 = 25 × 8/70 × 8 = 200/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/560 + 200/560 = 1050 + 200/560 = 1250/560 - 1250/560 simplified gives 125/56
- So, 30/16 + 25/70 = 125/56
In mixed form: 213/56
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