Add 30/70 and 2/16
30/70 + 2/16 is 31/56.
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,
30/70 = 30 × 8/70 × 8 = 240/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
2/16 = 2 × 35/16 × 35 = 70/560 - Add the two like fractions:
240/560 + 70/560 = 240 + 70/560 = 310/560 - 310/560 simplified gives 31/56
- So, 30/70 + 2/16 = 31/56
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