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Add 9/70 and 30/16

1st number: 9/70, 2nd number: 1 14/16

9/70 + 30/16 is 561/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 16 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    9/70 = 9 × 8/70 × 8 = 72/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    30/16 = 30 × 35/16 × 35 = 1050/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/560 + 1050/560 = 72 + 1050/560 = 1122/560
  5. 1122/560 simplified gives 561/280
  6. So, 9/70 + 30/16 = 561/280
    In mixed form: 21/280

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