Add 16/28 and 15/20
16/28 + 15/20 is 37/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
16/28 = 16 × 5/28 × 5 = 80/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
15/20 = 15 × 7/20 × 7 = 105/140 - Add the two like fractions:
80/140 + 105/140 = 80 + 105/140 = 185/140 - 185/140 simplified gives 37/28
- So, 16/28 + 15/20 = 37/28
In mixed form: 19/28
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