Add 16/28 and 8/9
16/28 + 8/9 is 92/63.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 28/9 × 28 = 224/252 - Add the two like fractions:
144/252 + 224/252 = 144 + 224/252 = 368/252 - 368/252 simplified gives 92/63
- So, 16/28 + 8/9 = 92/63
In mixed form: 129/63
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