Add 4/14 and 4/16
4/14 + 4/16 is 15/28.
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,
4/14 = 4 × 8/14 × 8 = 32/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
4/16 = 4 × 7/16 × 7 = 28/112 - Add the two like fractions:
32/112 + 28/112 = 32 + 28/112 = 60/112 - 60/112 simplified gives 15/28
- So, 4/14 + 4/16 = 15/28
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