Add 5/7 and 9/16
5/7 + 9/16 is 143/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
5/7 = 5 × 16/7 × 16 = 80/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
9/16 = 9 × 7/16 × 7 = 63/112 - Add the two like fractions:
80/112 + 63/112 = 80 + 63/112 = 143/112 - So, 5/7 + 9/16 = 143/112
In mixed form: 131/112
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