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Add 7/14 and 21/16

1st number: 7/14, 2nd number: 1 5/16

7/14 + 21/16 is 29/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    7/14 = 7 × 8/14 × 8 = 56/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    21/16 = 21 × 7/16 × 7 = 147/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/112 + 147/112 = 56 + 147/112 = 203/112
  5. 203/112 simplified gives 29/16
  6. So, 7/14 + 21/16 = 29/16
    In mixed form: 113/16

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