Add 60/16 and 35/70
1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 35/70
60/16 + 35/70 is 17/4.
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,
35/70 = 35 × 8/70 × 8 = 280/560 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/560 + 280/560 = 2100 + 280/560 = 2380/560 - 2380/560 simplified gives 17/4
- So, 60/16 + 35/70 = 17/4
In mixed form: 41/4
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