Add 15/7 and 14/16, Solve 2 1/7 + 14/16 as a fraction

Add 15/7 and 14/16

1^st number: 2 1/7, 2^nd number: 14/16

15/7 + 14/16 is 169/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
15/7 = 15 × 16/7 × 16 = 240/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
14/16 = 14 × 7/16 × 7 = 98/112
Add the two like fractions:
240/112 + 98/112 = 240 + 98/112 = 338/112
338/112 simplified gives 169/56
So, 15/7 + 14/16 = 169/56
In mixed form: 31/56

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