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Add 1/28 and 20/16

1st number: 1/28, 2nd number: 1 4/16

1/28 + 20/16 is 9/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
    1/28 = 1 × 4/28 × 4 = 4/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    20/16 = 20 × 7/16 × 7 = 140/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/112 + 140/112 = 4 + 140/112 = 144/112
  5. 144/112 simplified gives 9/7
  6. So, 1/28 + 20/16 = 9/7
    In mixed form: 12/7

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