Add 1/28 and 16/56
1/28 + 16/56 is 9/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
1/28 = 1 × 2/28 × 2 = 2/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
16/56 = 16 × 1/56 × 1 = 16/56 - Add the two like fractions:
2/56 + 16/56 = 2 + 16/56 = 18/56 - 18/56 simplified gives 9/28
- So, 1/28 + 16/56 = 9/28
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