Add 3/14 and 4/16
3/14 + 4/16 is 13/28.
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,
3/14 = 3 × 8/14 × 8 = 24/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
4/16 = 4 × 7/16 × 7 = 28/112 - Add the two like fractions:
24/112 + 28/112 = 24 + 28/112 = 52/112 - 52/112 simplified gives 13/28
- So, 3/14 + 4/16 = 13/28
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