Add 5/56 and 14/16
5/56 + 14/16 is 27/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
5/56 = 5 × 2/56 × 2 = 10/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
14/16 = 14 × 7/16 × 7 = 98/112 - Add the two like fractions:
10/112 + 98/112 = 10 + 98/112 = 108/112 - 108/112 simplified gives 27/28
- So, 5/56 + 14/16 = 27/28
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