Add 2/7 and 10/16
2/7 + 10/16 is 51/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
2/7 = 2 × 16/7 × 16 = 32/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
10/16 = 10 × 7/16 × 7 = 70/112 - Add the two like fractions:
32/112 + 70/112 = 32 + 70/112 = 102/112 - 102/112 simplified gives 51/56
- So, 2/7 + 10/16 = 51/56
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