Add 25/16 and 15/14
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 1 1/14
25/16 + 15/14 is 295/112.
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,
25/16 = 25 × 7/16 × 7 = 175/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
15/14 = 15 × 8/14 × 8 = 120/112 - Add the two like fractions:
175/112 + 120/112 = 175 + 120/112 = 295/112 - So, 25/16 + 15/14 = 295/112
In mixed form: 271/112
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