Add 5/14 and 9/16
5/14 + 9/16 is 103/112.
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,
5/14 = 5 × 8/14 × 8 = 40/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
9/16 = 9 × 7/16 × 7 = 63/112 - Add the two like fractions:
40/112 + 63/112 = 40 + 63/112 = 103/112 - So, 5/14 + 9/16 = 103/112
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