Add 2/56 and 14/16
2/56 + 14/16 is 51/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
2/56 = 2 × 2/56 × 2 = 4/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
14/16 = 14 × 7/16 × 7 = 98/112 - Add the two like fractions:
4/112 + 98/112 = 4 + 98/112 = 102/112 - 102/112 simplified gives 51/56
- So, 2/56 + 14/16 = 51/56
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