Add 7/16 and 14/20
7/16 + 14/20 is 91/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
7/16 = 7 × 5/16 × 5 = 35/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
14/20 = 14 × 4/20 × 4 = 56/80 - Add the two like fractions:
35/80 + 56/80 = 35 + 56/80 = 91/80 - So, 7/16 + 14/20 = 91/80
In mixed form: 111/80
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