Add 45/16 and 20/70
1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 20/70
45/16 + 20/70 is 347/112.
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,
45/16 = 45 × 35/16 × 35 = 1575/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
20/70 = 20 × 8/70 × 8 = 160/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/560 + 160/560 = 1575 + 160/560 = 1735/560 - 1735/560 simplified gives 347/112
- So, 45/16 + 20/70 = 347/112
In mixed form: 311/112
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