Add 18/28 and 25/16, Solve 18/28 + 1 9/16 as a fraction

Add 18/28 and 25/16

1^st number: 18/28, 2^nd number: 1 9/16

18/28 + 25/16 is 247/112.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
18/28 = 18 × 4/28 × 4 = 72/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
25/16 = 25 × 7/16 × 7 = 175/112
Add the two like fractions:
72/112 + 175/112 = 72 + 175/112 = 247/112
So, 18/28 + 25/16 = 247/112
In mixed form: 223/112

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