Add 56/16 and 5/70, Solve 3 8/16 + 5/70 as a fraction

Add 56/16 and 5/70

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 5/70

56/16 + 5/70 is 25/7.

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,
5/70 = 5 × 8/70 × 8 = 40/560
Add the two like fractions:
1960/560 + 40/560 = 1960 + 40/560 = 2000/560
2000/560 simplified gives 25/7
So, 56/16 + 5/70 = 25/7
In mixed form: 34/7

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