Add 9/28 and 16/3
1st number: 9/28, 2nd number: 5 1/3
9/28 + 16/3 is 475/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 3 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
9/28 = 9 × 3/28 × 3 = 27/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
16/3 = 16 × 28/3 × 28 = 448/84 - Add the two like fractions:
27/84 + 448/84 = 27 + 448/84 = 475/84 - So, 9/28 + 16/3 = 475/84
In mixed form: 555/84
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