Add 5/16 and 60/70
5/16 + 60/70 is 131/112.
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,
5/16 = 5 × 35/16 × 35 = 175/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
60/70 = 60 × 8/70 × 8 = 480/560 - Add the two like fractions:
175/560 + 480/560 = 175 + 480/560 = 655/560 - 655/560 simplified gives 131/112
- So, 5/16 + 60/70 = 131/112
In mixed form: 119/112
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