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Add 16/10 and 14/28

1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 14/28

16/10 + 14/28 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    16/10 = 16 × 14/10 × 14 = 224/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/140 + 70/140 = 224 + 70/140 = 294/140
  5. 294/140 simplified gives 21/10
  6. So, 16/10 + 14/28 = 21/10
    In mixed form: 21/10

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