Add 10/16 and 10/28
10/16 + 10/28 is 55/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 28 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
10/16 = 10 × 7/16 × 7 = 70/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
10/28 = 10 × 4/28 × 4 = 40/112 - Add the two like fractions:
70/112 + 40/112 = 70 + 40/112 = 110/112 - 110/112 simplified gives 55/56
- So, 10/16 + 10/28 = 55/56
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