Add 3/14 and 14/16
3/14 + 14/16 is 61/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
3/14 = 3 × 8/14 × 8 = 24/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
14/16 = 14 × 7/16 × 7 = 98/112 - Add the two like fractions:
24/112 + 98/112 = 24 + 98/112 = 122/112 - 122/112 simplified gives 61/56
- So, 3/14 + 14/16 = 61/56
In mixed form: 15/56
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