Add 14/16 and 5/10
14/16 + 5/10 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 10 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
14/16 = 14 × 5/16 × 5 = 70/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
5/10 = 5 × 8/10 × 8 = 40/80 - Add the two like fractions:
70/80 + 40/80 = 70 + 40/80 = 110/80 - 110/80 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 14/16 + 5/10 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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