Add 2/16 and 56/14, Solve 2/16 + 4 0/14 as a fraction

Add 2/16 and 56/14

1^st number: 2/16, 2^nd number: 4 0/14

2/16 + 56/14 is 33/8.

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,
56/14 = 56 × 8/14 × 8 = 448/112
Add the two like fractions:
14/112 + 448/112 = 14 + 448/112 = 462/112
462/112 simplified gives 33/8
So, 2/16 + 56/14 = 33/8
In mixed form: 41/8

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