Add 16/28 and 4/10
16/28 + 4/10 is 34/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 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 10 × 14 = 140,
4/10 = 4 × 14/10 × 14 = 56/140 - Add the two like fractions:
80/140 + 56/140 = 80 + 56/140 = 136/140 - 136/140 simplified gives 34/35
- So, 16/28 + 4/10 = 34/35
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