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Add 14/28 and 9/16

14/28 + 9/16 is 17/16.

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,
    14/28 = 14 × 4/28 × 4 = 56/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    9/16 = 9 × 7/16 × 7 = 63/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/112 + 63/112 = 56 + 63/112 = 119/112
  5. 119/112 simplified gives 17/16
  6. So, 14/28 + 9/16 = 17/16
    In mixed form: 11/16

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