Add 15/16 and 2/28
15/16 + 2/28 is 113/112.
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,
15/16 = 15 × 7/16 × 7 = 105/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
2/28 = 2 × 4/28 × 4 = 8/112 - Add the two like fractions:
105/112 + 8/112 = 105 + 8/112 = 113/112 - So, 15/16 + 2/28 = 113/112
In mixed form: 11/112
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