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Add 18/28 and 10/16

18/28 + 10/16 is 71/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
    18/28 = 18 × 4/28 × 4 = 72/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    10/16 = 10 × 7/16 × 7 = 70/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/112 + 70/112 = 72 + 70/112 = 142/112
  5. 142/112 simplified gives 71/56
  6. So, 18/28 + 10/16 = 71/56
    In mixed form: 115/56

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