Add 1/16 and 20/14
1st number: 1/16, 2nd number: 1 6/14
1/16 + 20/14 is 167/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 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 14 × 8 = 112,
20/14 = 20 × 8/14 × 8 = 160/112 - Add the two like fractions:
7/112 + 160/112 = 7 + 160/112 = 167/112 - So, 1/16 + 20/14 = 167/112
In mixed form: 155/112
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