Add 14/16 and 27/56
14/16 + 27/56 is 19/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 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 56 × 2 = 112,
27/56 = 27 × 2/56 × 2 = 54/112 - Add the two like fractions:
98/112 + 54/112 = 98 + 54/112 = 152/112 - 152/112 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 14/16 + 27/56 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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