Add 70/16 and 3/35
1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 3/35
70/16 + 3/35 is 1249/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
70/16 = 70 × 35/16 × 35 = 2450/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
3/35 = 3 × 16/35 × 16 = 48/560 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/560 + 48/560 = 2450 + 48/560 = 2498/560 - 2498/560 simplified gives 1249/280
- So, 70/16 + 3/35 = 1249/280
In mixed form: 4129/280
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