Add 32/16 and 7/70
1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 7/70
32/16 + 7/70 is 21/10.
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,
32/16 = 32 × 35/16 × 35 = 1120/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
7/70 = 7 × 8/70 × 8 = 56/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/560 + 56/560 = 1120 + 56/560 = 1176/560 - 1176/560 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 32/16 + 7/70 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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