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Add 3/14 and 15/16

3/14 + 15/16 is 129/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    3/14 = 3 × 8/14 × 8 = 24/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    15/16 = 15 × 7/16 × 7 = 105/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/112 + 105/112 = 24 + 105/112 = 129/112
  5. So, 3/14 + 15/16 = 129/112
    In mixed form: 117/112

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