Add 49/8 and 16/70
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 16/70
49/8 + 16/70 is 1779/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
49/8 = 49 × 35/8 × 35 = 1715/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
16/70 = 16 × 4/70 × 4 = 64/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/280 + 64/280 = 1715 + 64/280 = 1779/280 - So, 49/8 + 16/70 = 1779/280
In mixed form: 699/280
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