Add 2/16 and 5/7
2/16 + 5/7 is 47/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
2/16 = 2 × 7/16 × 7 = 14/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
5/7 = 5 × 16/7 × 16 = 80/112 - Add the two like fractions:
14/112 + 80/112 = 14 + 80/112 = 94/112 - 94/112 simplified gives 47/56
- So, 2/16 + 5/7 = 47/56
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