Add 4/5 and 14/16
4/5 + 14/16 is 67/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
4/5 = 4 × 16/5 × 16 = 64/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
14/16 = 14 × 5/16 × 5 = 70/80 - Add the two like fractions:
64/80 + 70/80 = 64 + 70/80 = 134/80 - 134/80 simplified gives 67/40
- So, 4/5 + 14/16 = 67/40
In mixed form: 127/40
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