Add 2/28 and 14/16
2/28 + 14/16 is 53/56.
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,
2/28 = 2 × 4/28 × 4 = 8/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
14/16 = 14 × 7/16 × 7 = 98/112 - Add the two like fractions:
8/112 + 98/112 = 8 + 98/112 = 106/112 - 106/112 simplified gives 53/56
- So, 2/28 + 14/16 = 53/56
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