Add 4/3 and 16/28, Solve 1 1/3 + 16/28 as a fraction

Add 4/3 and 16/28

1^st number: 1 1/3, 2^nd number: 16/28

4/3 + 16/28 is 40/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
4/3 = 4 × 28/3 × 28 = 112/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
16/28 = 16 × 3/28 × 3 = 48/84
Add the two like fractions:
112/84 + 48/84 = 112 + 48/84 = 160/84
160/84 simplified gives 40/21
So, 4/3 + 16/28 = 40/21
In mixed form: 119/21

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