Add 5/16 and 28/70
5/16 + 28/70 is 57/80.
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,
5/16 = 5 × 35/16 × 35 = 175/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
28/70 = 28 × 8/70 × 8 = 224/560 - Add the two like fractions:
175/560 + 224/560 = 175 + 224/560 = 399/560 - 399/560 simplified gives 57/80
- So, 5/16 + 28/70 = 57/80
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