Add 56/16 and 27/70
1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 27/70
56/16 + 27/70 is 136/35.
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,
56/16 = 56 × 35/16 × 35 = 1960/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
27/70 = 27 × 8/70 × 8 = 216/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/560 + 216/560 = 1960 + 216/560 = 2176/560 - 2176/560 simplified gives 136/35
- So, 56/16 + 27/70 = 136/35
In mixed form: 331/35
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