Add 16/28 and 5/10
16/28 + 5/10 is 15/14.
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,
5/10 = 5 × 14/10 × 14 = 70/140 - Add the two like fractions:
80/140 + 70/140 = 80 + 70/140 = 150/140 - 150/140 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 16/28 + 5/10 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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