Add 16/28 and 3/4
16/28 + 3/4 is 37/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 4 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
16/28 = 16 × 1/28 × 1 = 16/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
3/4 = 3 × 7/4 × 7 = 21/28 - Add the two like fractions:
16/28 + 21/28 = 16 + 21/28 = 37/28 - So, 16/28 + 3/4 = 37/28
In mixed form: 19/28
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