Add 70/35 and 16/49
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 16/49
70/35 + 16/49 is 114/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
70/35 = 70 × 7/35 × 7 = 490/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
16/49 = 16 × 5/49 × 5 = 80/245 - Add the two like fractions:
490/245 + 80/245 = 490 + 80/245 = 570/245 - 570/245 simplified gives 114/49
- So, 70/35 + 16/49 = 114/49
In mixed form: 216/49
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