Add 3/14 and 16/28
3/14 + 16/28 is 11/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
3/14 = 3 × 2/14 × 2 = 6/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
16/28 = 16 × 1/28 × 1 = 16/28 - Add the two like fractions:
6/28 + 16/28 = 6 + 16/28 = 22/28 - 22/28 simplified gives 11/14
- So, 3/14 + 16/28 = 11/14
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