Add 7/16 and 5/70
7/16 + 5/70 is 57/112.
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,
5/70 = 5 × 8/70 × 8 = 40/560 - Add the two like fractions:
245/560 + 40/560 = 245 + 40/560 = 285/560 - 285/560 simplified gives 57/112
- So, 7/16 + 5/70 = 57/112
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