Add 49/70 and 8/16
49/70 + 8/16 is 6/5.
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,
49/70 = 49 × 8/70 × 8 = 392/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
8/16 = 8 × 35/16 × 35 = 280/560 - Add the two like fractions:
392/560 + 280/560 = 392 + 280/560 = 672/560 - 672/560 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 49/70 + 8/16 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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