Add 6/16 and 15/56
6/16 + 15/56 is 9/14.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
15/56 = 15 × 2/56 × 2 = 30/112 - Add the two like fractions:
42/112 + 30/112 = 42 + 30/112 = 72/112 - 72/112 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 6/16 + 15/56 = 9/14
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