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