Add 7/70 and 3/16
7/70 + 3/16 is 23/80.
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,
3/16 = 3 × 35/16 × 35 = 105/560 - Add the two like fractions:
56/560 + 105/560 = 56 + 105/560 = 161/560 - 161/560 simplified gives 23/80
- So, 7/70 + 3/16 = 23/80
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