Add 70/16 and 45/60
1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 45/60
70/16 + 45/60 is 41/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
70/16 = 70 × 15/16 × 15 = 1050/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
45/60 = 45 × 4/60 × 4 = 180/240 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/240 + 180/240 = 1050 + 180/240 = 1230/240 - 1230/240 simplified gives 41/8
- So, 70/16 + 45/60 = 41/8
In mixed form: 51/8
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