Add 70/35 and 10/16
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 10/16
70/35 + 10/16 is 21/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
70/35 = 70 × 16/35 × 16 = 1120/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
10/16 = 10 × 35/16 × 35 = 350/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/560 + 350/560 = 1120 + 350/560 = 1470/560 - 1470/560 simplified gives 21/8
- So, 70/35 + 10/16 = 21/8
In mixed form: 25/8
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