Add 2/16 and 90/28, Solve 2/16 + 3 6/28 as a fraction

Add 2/16 and 90/28

1^st number: 2/16, 2^nd number: 3 6/28

2/16 + 90/28 is 187/56.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
2/16 = 2 × 7/16 × 7 = 14/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
90/28 = 90 × 4/28 × 4 = 360/112
Add the two like fractions:
14/112 + 360/112 = 14 + 360/112 = 374/112
374/112 simplified gives 187/56
So, 2/16 + 90/28 = 187/56
In mixed form: 319/56

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