Add 54/70 and 7/16
54/70 + 7/16 is 677/560.
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,
54/70 = 54 × 8/70 × 8 = 432/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
7/16 = 7 × 35/16 × 35 = 245/560 - Add the two like fractions:
432/560 + 245/560 = 432 + 245/560 = 677/560 - So, 54/70 + 7/16 = 677/560
In mixed form: 1117/560
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