Add 1/14 and 1/16
1/14 + 1/16 is 15/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
1/14 = 1 × 8/14 × 8 = 8/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
1/16 = 1 × 7/16 × 7 = 7/112 - Add the two like fractions:
8/112 + 7/112 = 8 + 7/112 = 15/112 - So, 1/14 + 1/16 = 15/112
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