Add 16/10 and 9/28
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 9/28
16/10 + 9/28 is 269/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
16/10 = 16 × 14/10 × 14 = 224/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
9/28 = 9 × 5/28 × 5 = 45/140 - Add the two like fractions:
224/140 + 45/140 = 224 + 45/140 = 269/140 - So, 16/10 + 9/28 = 269/140
In mixed form: 1129/140
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