Add 15/16 and 7/28
15/16 + 7/28 is 19/16.
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,
7/28 = 7 × 4/28 × 4 = 28/112 - Add the two like fractions:
105/112 + 28/112 = 105 + 28/112 = 133/112 - 133/112 simplified gives 19/16
- So, 15/16 + 7/28 = 19/16
In mixed form: 13/16
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