Add 2/16 and 5/14
2/16 + 5/14 is 27/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 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 14 × 8 = 112,
5/14 = 5 × 8/14 × 8 = 40/112 - Add the two like fractions:
14/112 + 40/112 = 14 + 40/112 = 54/112 - 54/112 simplified gives 27/56
- So, 2/16 + 5/14 = 27/56
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