Add 5/16 and 7/56
5/16 + 7/56 is 7/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 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 56 × 2 = 112,
7/56 = 7 × 2/56 × 2 = 14/112 - Add the two like fractions:
35/112 + 14/112 = 35 + 14/112 = 49/112 - 49/112 simplified gives 7/16
- So, 5/16 + 7/56 = 7/16
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