Add 15/16 and 7/14
15/16 + 7/14 is 23/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
15/16 = 15 × 7/16 × 7 = 105/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
7/14 = 7 × 8/14 × 8 = 56/112 - Add the two like fractions:
105/112 + 56/112 = 105 + 56/112 = 161/112 - 161/112 simplified gives 23/16
- So, 15/16 + 7/14 = 23/16
In mixed form: 17/16
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