Add 6/16 and 12/14
6/16 + 12/14 is 69/56.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
12/14 = 12 × 8/14 × 8 = 96/112 - Add the two like fractions:
42/112 + 96/112 = 42 + 96/112 = 138/112 - 138/112 simplified gives 69/56
- So, 6/16 + 12/14 = 69/56
In mixed form: 113/56
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