Add 56/70 and 75/16, Solve 56/70 + 4 11/16 as a fraction

Add 56/70 and 75/16

1^st number: 56/70, 2^nd number: 4 11/16

56/70 + 75/16 is 439/80.

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,
75/16 = 75 × 35/16 × 35 = 2625/560
Add the two like fractions:
448/560 + 2625/560 = 448 + 2625/560 = 3073/560
3073/560 simplified gives 439/80
So, 56/70 + 75/16 = 439/80
In mixed form: 539/80

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