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Add 1/7 and 8/16

1/7 + 8/16 is 9/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    1/7 = 1 × 16/7 × 16 = 16/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    8/16 = 8 × 7/16 × 7 = 56/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/112 + 56/112 = 16 + 56/112 = 72/112
  5. 72/112 simplified gives 9/14
  6. So, 1/7 + 8/16 = 9/14

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