Add 1/16 and 16/7
1st number: 1/16, 2nd number: 2 2/7
1/16 + 16/7 is 263/112.
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,
1/16 = 1 × 7/16 × 7 = 7/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
16/7 = 16 × 16/7 × 16 = 256/112 - Add the two like fractions:
7/112 + 256/112 = 7 + 256/112 = 263/112 - So, 1/16 + 16/7 = 263/112
In mixed form: 239/112
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