Add 60/16 and 32/70
1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 32/70
60/16 + 32/70 is 589/140.
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,
60/16 = 60 × 35/16 × 35 = 2100/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
32/70 = 32 × 8/70 × 8 = 256/560 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/560 + 256/560 = 2100 + 256/560 = 2356/560 - 2356/560 simplified gives 589/140
- So, 60/16 + 32/70 = 589/140
In mixed form: 429/140
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