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Add 14/4 and 8/16

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 8/16

14/4 + 8/16 is 4/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 16 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
   14/4 = 14 × 4/4 × 4 = 56/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   8/16 = 8 × 1/16 × 1 = 8/16
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/16 + 8/16 = 56 + 8/16 = 64/16
5. 64/16 simplified gives 4/1
6. So, 14/4 + 8/16 = 4/1

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