Add 5/28 and 6/16
5/28 + 6/16 is 31/56.
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,
5/28 = 5 × 4/28 × 4 = 20/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112 - Add the two like fractions:
20/112 + 42/112 = 20 + 42/112 = 62/112 - 62/112 simplified gives 31/56
- So, 5/28 + 6/16 = 31/56
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