Add 16/28 and 7/9
16/28 + 7/9 is 85/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
16/28 = 16 × 9/28 × 9 = 144/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
7/9 = 7 × 28/9 × 28 = 196/252 - Add the two like fractions:
144/252 + 196/252 = 144 + 196/252 = 340/252 - 340/252 simplified gives 85/63
- So, 16/28 + 7/9 = 85/63
In mixed form: 122/63
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