Add 56/70 and 1/16
56/70 + 1/16 is 69/80.
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,
56/70 = 56 × 8/70 × 8 = 448/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
1/16 = 1 × 35/16 × 35 = 35/560 - Add the two like fractions:
448/560 + 35/560 = 448 + 35/560 = 483/560 - 483/560 simplified gives 69/80
- So, 56/70 + 1/16 = 69/80
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