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Add 15/16 and 20/28

15/16 + 20/28 is 185/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    15/16 = 15 × 7/16 × 7 = 105/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
    20/28 = 20 × 4/28 × 4 = 80/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/112 + 80/112 = 105 + 80/112 = 185/112
  5. So, 15/16 + 20/28 = 185/112
    In mixed form: 173/112

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