Add 70/30 and 16/35
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 16/35
70/30 + 16/35 is 293/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
70/30 = 70 × 7/30 × 7 = 490/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
16/35 = 16 × 6/35 × 6 = 96/210 - Add the two like fractions:
490/210 + 96/210 = 490 + 96/210 = 586/210 - 586/210 simplified gives 293/105
- So, 70/30 + 16/35 = 293/105
In mixed form: 283/105
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