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Add 3/14 and 16/4

1st number: 3/14, 2nd number: 4 0/4

3/14 + 16/4 is 59/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 4 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    3/14 = 3 × 2/14 × 2 = 6/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    16/4 = 16 × 7/4 × 7 = 112/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/28 + 112/28 = 6 + 112/28 = 118/28
  5. 118/28 simplified gives 59/14
  6. So, 3/14 + 16/4 = 59/14
    In mixed form: 43/14

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