Add 14/16 and 9/10
14/16 + 9/10 is 71/40.
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,
9/10 = 9 × 8/10 × 8 = 72/80 - Add the two like fractions:
70/80 + 72/80 = 70 + 72/80 = 142/80 - 142/80 simplified gives 71/40
- So, 14/16 + 9/10 = 71/40
In mixed form: 131/40
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