Add 5/7 and 2/16
5/7 + 2/16 is 47/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
5/7 = 5 × 16/7 × 16 = 80/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
2/16 = 2 × 7/16 × 7 = 14/112 - Add the two like fractions:
80/112 + 14/112 = 80 + 14/112 = 94/112 - 94/112 simplified gives 47/56
- So, 5/7 + 2/16 = 47/56
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