Add 7/16 and 14/70
7/16 + 14/70 is 51/80.
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,
7/16 = 7 × 35/16 × 35 = 245/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
14/70 = 14 × 8/70 × 8 = 112/560 - Add the two like fractions:
245/560 + 112/560 = 245 + 112/560 = 357/560 - 357/560 simplified gives 51/80
- So, 7/16 + 14/70 = 51/80
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