Add 10/28 and 5/16
10/28 + 5/16 is 75/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
10/28 = 10 × 4/28 × 4 = 40/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
5/16 = 5 × 7/16 × 7 = 35/112 - Add the two like fractions:
40/112 + 35/112 = 40 + 35/112 = 75/112 - So, 10/28 + 5/16 = 75/112
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