Add 84/16 and 30/70
1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 30/70
84/16 + 30/70 is 159/28.
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,
84/16 = 84 × 35/16 × 35 = 2940/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
30/70 = 30 × 8/70 × 8 = 240/560 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/560 + 240/560 = 2940 + 240/560 = 3180/560 - 3180/560 simplified gives 159/28
- So, 84/16 + 30/70 = 159/28
In mixed form: 519/28
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