Add 14/3 and 14/16
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 14/16
14/3 + 14/16 is 133/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
14/3 = 14 × 16/3 × 16 = 224/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
14/16 = 14 × 3/16 × 3 = 42/48 - Add the two like fractions:
224/48 + 42/48 = 224 + 42/48 = 266/48 - 266/48 simplified gives 133/24
- So, 14/3 + 14/16 = 133/24
In mixed form: 513/24
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