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Add 2/14 and 10/16

2/14 + 10/16 is 43/56.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    2/14 = 2 × 8/14 × 8 = 16/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    10/16 = 10 × 7/16 × 7 = 70/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/112 + 70/112 = 16 + 70/112 = 86/112
  5. 86/112 simplified gives 43/56
  6. So, 2/14 + 10/16 = 43/56

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