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Add 28/18 and 16/7

1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 2 2/7

28/18 + 16/7 is 242/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    28/18 = 28 × 7/18 × 7 = 196/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    16/7 = 16 × 18/7 × 18 = 288/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/126 + 288/126 = 196 + 288/126 = 484/126
  5. 484/126 simplified gives 242/63
  6. So, 28/18 + 16/7 = 242/63
    In mixed form: 353/63

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