Add 1/56 and 28/16, Solve 1/56 + 1 12/16 as a fraction

Add 1/56 and 28/16

1^st number: 1/56, 2^nd number: 1 12/16

1/56 + 28/16 is 99/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
1/56 = 1 × 2/56 × 2 = 2/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
28/16 = 28 × 7/16 × 7 = 196/112
Add the two like fractions:
2/112 + 196/112 = 2 + 196/112 = 198/112
198/112 simplified gives 99/56
So, 1/56 + 28/16 = 99/56
In mixed form: 143/56

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