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Add 2/14 and 16/8

1st number: 2/14, 2nd number: 2 0/8

2/14 + 16/8 is 15/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 8 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
    2/14 = 2 × 4/14 × 4 = 8/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    16/8 = 16 × 7/8 × 7 = 112/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/56 + 112/56 = 8 + 112/56 = 120/56
  5. 120/56 simplified gives 15/7
  6. So, 2/14 + 16/8 = 15/7
    In mixed form: 21/7

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