Add 2/8 and 14/16
2/8 + 14/16 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 16 is 16
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 2 = 16,
2/8 = 2 × 2/8 × 2 = 4/16 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
14/16 = 14 × 1/16 × 1 = 14/16 - Add the two like fractions:
4/16 + 14/16 = 4 + 14/16 = 18/16 - 18/16 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 2/8 + 14/16 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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