Add 7/16 and 8/14
7/16 + 8/14 is 113/112.
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,
7/16 = 7 × 7/16 × 7 = 49/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
8/14 = 8 × 8/14 × 8 = 64/112 - Add the two like fractions:
49/112 + 64/112 = 49 + 64/112 = 113/112 - So, 7/16 + 8/14 = 113/112
In mixed form: 11/112
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