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Add 28/16 and 90/56

1st number: 1 12/16, 2nd number: 1 34/56

28/16 + 90/56 is 47/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 56 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    28/16 = 28 × 7/16 × 7 = 196/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    90/56 = 90 × 2/56 × 2 = 180/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/112 + 180/112 = 196 + 180/112 = 376/112
  5. 376/112 simplified gives 47/14
  6. So, 28/16 + 90/56 = 47/14
    In mixed form: 35/14

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