Add 9/14 and 5/16
9/14 + 5/16 is 107/112.
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,
9/14 = 9 × 8/14 × 8 = 72/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
5/16 = 5 × 7/16 × 7 = 35/112 - Add the two like fractions:
72/112 + 35/112 = 72 + 35/112 = 107/112 - So, 9/14 + 5/16 = 107/112
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