Add 10/16 and 21/28
10/16 + 21/28 is 11/8.
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,
21/28 = 21 × 4/28 × 4 = 84/112 - Add the two like fractions:
70/112 + 84/112 = 70 + 84/112 = 154/112 - 154/112 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 10/16 + 21/28 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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