Add 7/70 and 16/75
7/70 + 16/75 is 47/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 75 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
7/70 = 7 × 15/70 × 15 = 105/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
16/75 = 16 × 14/75 × 14 = 224/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
105/1050 + 224/1050 = 105 + 224/1050 = 329/1050 - 329/1050 simplified gives 47/150
- So, 7/70 + 16/75 = 47/150
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