Add 5/16 and 12/14
5/16 + 12/14 is 131/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
5/16 = 5 × 7/16 × 7 = 35/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
12/14 = 12 × 8/14 × 8 = 96/112 - Add the two like fractions:
35/112 + 96/112 = 35 + 96/112 = 131/112 - So, 5/16 + 12/14 = 131/112
In mixed form: 119/112
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