Add 32/70 and 4/16
32/70 + 4/16 is 99/140.
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,
32/70 = 32 × 8/70 × 8 = 256/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
4/16 = 4 × 35/16 × 35 = 140/560 - Add the two like fractions:
256/560 + 140/560 = 256 + 140/560 = 396/560 - 396/560 simplified gives 99/140
- So, 32/70 + 4/16 = 99/140
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