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Add 2/5 and 28/16

1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 1 12/16

2/5 + 28/16 is 43/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    2/5 = 2 × 16/5 × 16 = 32/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    28/16 = 28 × 5/16 × 5 = 140/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/80 + 140/80 = 32 + 140/80 = 172/80
  5. 172/80 simplified gives 43/20
  6. So, 2/5 + 28/16 = 43/20
    In mixed form: 23/20

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