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Add 40/16 and 49/70

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 49/70

40/16 + 49/70 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    40/16 = 40 × 35/16 × 35 = 1400/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    49/70 = 49 × 8/70 × 8 = 392/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/560 + 392/560 = 1400 + 392/560 = 1792/560
  5. 1792/560 simplified gives 16/5
  6. So, 40/16 + 49/70 = 16/5
    In mixed form: 31/5

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