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Add 10/28 and 16/9

1st number: 10/28, 2nd number: 1 7/9

10/28 + 16/9 is 269/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 9 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    10/28 = 10 × 9/28 × 9 = 90/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    16/9 = 16 × 28/9 × 28 = 448/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/252 + 448/252 = 90 + 448/252 = 538/252
  5. 538/252 simplified gives 269/126
  6. So, 10/28 + 16/9 = 269/126
    In mixed form: 217/126

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