Add 2/16 and 4/7
2/16 + 4/7 is 39/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
2/16 = 2 × 7/16 × 7 = 14/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
4/7 = 4 × 16/7 × 16 = 64/112 - Add the two like fractions:
14/112 + 64/112 = 14 + 64/112 = 78/112 - 78/112 simplified gives 39/56
- So, 2/16 + 4/7 = 39/56
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