Add 15/28 and 14/16
15/28 + 14/16 is 79/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
15/28 = 15 × 4/28 × 4 = 60/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
14/16 = 14 × 7/16 × 7 = 98/112 - Add the two like fractions:
60/112 + 98/112 = 60 + 98/112 = 158/112 - 158/112 simplified gives 79/56
- So, 15/28 + 14/16 = 79/56
In mixed form: 123/56
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