Add 28/16 and 8/81, Solve 1 12/16 + 8/81 as a fraction

Add 28/16 and 8/81

1^st number: 1 12/16, 2^nd number: 8/81

28/16 + 8/81 is 599/324.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 81 is 1296

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
28/16 = 28 × 81/16 × 81 = 2268/1296
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
8/81 = 8 × 16/81 × 16 = 128/1296
Add the two like fractions:
2268/1296 + 128/1296 = 2268 + 128/1296 = 2396/1296
2396/1296 simplified gives 599/324
So, 28/16 + 8/81 = 599/324
In mixed form: 1275/324

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