Add 16/48 and 28/36
16/48 + 28/36 is 10/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
16/48 = 16 × 3/48 × 3 = 48/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
28/36 = 28 × 4/36 × 4 = 112/144 - Add the two like fractions:
48/144 + 112/144 = 48 + 112/144 = 160/144 - 160/144 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 16/48 + 28/36 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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