Add 8/16 and 6/7
8/16 + 6/7 is 19/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
8/16 = 8 × 7/16 × 7 = 56/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
6/7 = 6 × 16/7 × 16 = 96/112 - Add the two like fractions:
56/112 + 96/112 = 56 + 96/112 = 152/112 - 152/112 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 8/16 + 6/7 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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