Add 28/16 and 50/18, Solve 1 12/16 + 2 14/18 as a fraction

Add 28/16 and 50/18

1^st number: 1 12/16, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

28/16 + 50/18 is 163/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
28/16 = 28 × 9/16 × 9 = 252/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
50/18 = 50 × 8/18 × 8 = 400/144
Add the two like fractions:
252/144 + 400/144 = 252 + 400/144 = 652/144
652/144 simplified gives 163/36
So, 28/16 + 50/18 = 163/36
In mixed form: 419/36

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