Add 1/14 and 2/16
1/14 + 2/16 is 11/56.
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,
2/16 = 2 × 7/16 × 7 = 14/112 - Add the two like fractions:
8/112 + 14/112 = 8 + 14/112 = 22/112 - 22/112 simplified gives 11/56
- So, 1/14 + 2/16 = 11/56
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