Add 8/16 and 40/70
8/16 + 40/70 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
8/16 = 8 × 35/16 × 35 = 280/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
40/70 = 40 × 8/70 × 8 = 320/560 - Add the two like fractions:
280/560 + 320/560 = 280 + 320/560 = 600/560 - 600/560 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 8/16 + 40/70 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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