Add 14/16 and 2/14
14/16 + 2/14 is 57/56.
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,
14/16 = 14 × 7/16 × 7 = 98/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
2/14 = 2 × 8/14 × 8 = 16/112 - Add the two like fractions:
98/112 + 16/112 = 98 + 16/112 = 114/112 - 114/112 simplified gives 57/56
- So, 14/16 + 2/14 = 57/56
In mixed form: 11/56
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