Add 16/9 and 5/28
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 5/28
16/9 + 5/28 is 493/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
16/9 = 16 × 28/9 × 28 = 448/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
5/28 = 5 × 9/28 × 9 = 45/252 - Add the two like fractions:
448/252 + 45/252 = 448 + 45/252 = 493/252 - So, 16/9 + 5/28 = 493/252
In mixed form: 1241/252
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