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Add 14/16 and 2/7

14/16 + 2/7 is 65/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    14/16 = 14 × 7/16 × 7 = 98/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    2/7 = 2 × 16/7 × 16 = 32/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/112 + 32/112 = 98 + 32/112 = 130/112
  5. 130/112 simplified gives 65/56
  6. So, 14/16 + 2/7 = 65/56
    In mixed form: 19/56

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