Add 35/28 and 2/16, Solve 1 7/28 + 2/16 as a fraction

Add 35/28 and 2/16

1^st number: 1 7/28, 2^nd number: 2/16

35/28 + 2/16 is 11/8.

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,
35/28 = 35 × 4/28 × 4 = 140/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
2/16 = 2 × 7/16 × 7 = 14/112
Add the two like fractions:
140/112 + 14/112 = 140 + 14/112 = 154/112
154/112 simplified gives 11/8
So, 35/28 + 2/16 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8

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