Add 30/16 and 28/70
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 28/70
30/16 + 28/70 is 91/40.
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,
28/70 = 28 × 8/70 × 8 = 224/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/560 + 224/560 = 1050 + 224/560 = 1274/560 - 1274/560 simplified gives 91/40
- So, 30/16 + 28/70 = 91/40
In mixed form: 211/40
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