Add 70/28 and 16/35
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 16/35
70/28 + 16/35 is 207/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
70/28 = 70 × 5/28 × 5 = 350/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
16/35 = 16 × 4/35 × 4 = 64/140 - Add the two like fractions:
350/140 + 64/140 = 350 + 64/140 = 414/140 - 414/140 simplified gives 207/70
- So, 70/28 + 16/35 = 207/70
In mixed form: 267/70
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