Add 15/16 and 3/28
15/16 + 3/28 is 117/112.
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,
3/28 = 3 × 4/28 × 4 = 12/112 - Add the two like fractions:
105/112 + 12/112 = 105 + 12/112 = 117/112 - So, 15/16 + 3/28 = 117/112
In mixed form: 15/112
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