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Add 16/28 and 56/81

16/28 + 56/81 is 716/567.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
    16/28 = 16 × 81/28 × 81 = 1296/2268
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
    56/81 = 56 × 28/81 × 28 = 1568/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/2268 + 1568/2268 = 1296 + 1568/2268 = 2864/2268
  5. 2864/2268 simplified gives 716/567
  6. So, 16/28 + 56/81 = 716/567
    In mixed form: 1149/567

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