Add 16/10 and 5/28
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 5/28
16/10 + 5/28 is 249/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
16/10 = 16 × 14/10 × 14 = 224/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140 - Add the two like fractions:
224/140 + 25/140 = 224 + 25/140 = 249/140 - So, 16/10 + 5/28 = 249/140
In mixed form: 1109/140
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