Add 16/7 and 7/16
1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 7/16
16/7 + 7/16 is 305/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
16/7 = 16 × 16/7 × 16 = 256/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
7/16 = 7 × 7/16 × 7 = 49/112 - Add the two like fractions:
256/112 + 49/112 = 256 + 49/112 = 305/112 - So, 16/7 + 7/16 = 305/112
In mixed form: 281/112
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