Add 7/70 and 15/16
7/70 + 15/16 is 83/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/70 = 7 × 8/70 × 8 = 56/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
15/16 = 15 × 35/16 × 35 = 525/560 - Add the two like fractions:
56/560 + 525/560 = 56 + 525/560 = 581/560 - 581/560 simplified gives 83/80
- So, 7/70 + 15/16 = 83/80
In mixed form: 13/80
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