Add 7/70 and 16/4
1st number: 7/70, 2nd number: 4 0/4
7/70 + 16/4 is 41/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
7/70 = 7 × 2/70 × 2 = 14/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
16/4 = 16 × 35/4 × 35 = 560/140 - Add the two like fractions:
14/140 + 560/140 = 14 + 560/140 = 574/140 - 574/140 simplified gives 41/10
- So, 7/70 + 16/4 = 41/10
In mixed form: 41/10
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