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Add 15/16 and 7/14

15/16 + 7/14 is 23/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 14 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    15/16 = 15 × 7/16 × 7 = 105/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    7/14 = 7 × 8/14 × 8 = 56/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/112 + 56/112 = 105 + 56/112 = 161/112
  5. 161/112 simplified gives 23/16
  6. So, 15/16 + 7/14 = 23/16
    In mixed form: 17/16

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