Add 2/16 and 8/7
1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 1 1/7
2/16 + 8/7 is 71/56.
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,
8/7 = 8 × 16/7 × 16 = 128/112 - Add the two like fractions:
14/112 + 128/112 = 14 + 128/112 = 142/112 - 142/112 simplified gives 71/56
- So, 2/16 + 8/7 = 71/56
In mixed form: 115/56
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