Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 15/14 and 28/16

1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 1 12/16

15/14 + 28/16 is 79/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    15/14 = 15 × 8/14 × 8 = 120/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    28/16 = 28 × 7/16 × 7 = 196/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/112 + 196/112 = 120 + 196/112 = 316/112
  5. 316/112 simplified gives 79/28
  6. So, 15/14 + 28/16 = 79/28
    In mixed form: 223/28

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com