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Add 7/16 and 4/7

7/16 + 4/7 is 113/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 7 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    7/16 = 7 × 7/16 × 7 = 49/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    4/7 = 4 × 16/7 × 16 = 64/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/112 + 64/112 = 49 + 64/112 = 113/112
  5. So, 7/16 + 4/7 = 113/112
    In mixed form: 11/112

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