Add 28/16 and 2/6, Solve 1 12/16 + 2/6 as a fraction

Add 28/16 and 2/6

1^st number: 1 12/16, 2^nd number: 2/6

28/16 + 2/6 is 25/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 6 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
28/16 = 28 × 3/16 × 3 = 84/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
2/6 = 2 × 8/6 × 8 = 16/48
Add the two like fractions:
84/48 + 16/48 = 84 + 16/48 = 100/48
100/48 simplified gives 25/12
So, 28/16 + 2/6 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12

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