Add 56/70 and 6/16
56/70 + 6/16 is 47/40.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 35/16 × 35 = 210/560 - Add the two like fractions:
448/560 + 210/560 = 448 + 210/560 = 658/560 - 658/560 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 56/70 + 6/16 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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