Add 28/36 and 16/24
28/36 + 16/24 is 13/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
28/36 = 28 × 2/36 × 2 = 56/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
16/24 = 16 × 3/24 × 3 = 48/72 - Add the two like fractions:
56/72 + 48/72 = 56 + 48/72 = 104/72 - 104/72 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 28/36 + 16/24 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
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