Add 8/14 and 15/16
8/14 + 15/16 is 169/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
8/14 = 8 × 8/14 × 8 = 64/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
15/16 = 15 × 7/16 × 7 = 105/112 - Add the two like fractions:
64/112 + 105/112 = 64 + 105/112 = 169/112 - So, 8/14 + 15/16 = 169/112
In mixed form: 157/112
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