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Add 16/28 and 18/32

16/28 + 18/32 is 127/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    16/28 = 16 × 8/28 × 8 = 128/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    18/32 = 18 × 7/32 × 7 = 126/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/224 + 126/224 = 128 + 126/224 = 254/224
  5. 254/224 simplified gives 127/112
  6. So, 16/28 + 18/32 = 127/112
    In mixed form: 115/112

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