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Add 16/28 and 12/18

16/28 + 12/18 is 26/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 18 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    16/28 = 16 × 9/28 × 9 = 144/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
    12/18 = 12 × 14/18 × 14 = 168/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/252 + 168/252 = 144 + 168/252 = 312/252
  5. 312/252 simplified gives 26/21
  6. So, 16/28 + 12/18 = 26/21
    In mixed form: 15/21

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