Add 5/14 and 12/16
5/14 + 12/16 is 31/28.
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,
5/14 = 5 × 8/14 × 8 = 40/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
12/16 = 12 × 7/16 × 7 = 84/112 - Add the two like fractions:
40/112 + 84/112 = 40 + 84/112 = 124/112 - 124/112 simplified gives 31/28
- So, 5/14 + 12/16 = 31/28
In mixed form: 13/28
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