Add 50/70 and 9/16
50/70 + 9/16 is 143/112.
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,
50/70 = 50 × 8/70 × 8 = 400/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
9/16 = 9 × 35/16 × 35 = 315/560 - Add the two like fractions:
400/560 + 315/560 = 400 + 315/560 = 715/560 - 715/560 simplified gives 143/112
- So, 50/70 + 9/16 = 143/112
In mixed form: 131/112
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