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Add 28/7 and 5/16

1st number: 4 0/7, 2nd number: 5/16

28/7 + 5/16 is 69/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    28/7 = 28 × 16/7 × 16 = 448/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    5/16 = 5 × 7/16 × 7 = 35/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/112 + 35/112 = 448 + 35/112 = 483/112
  5. 483/112 simplified gives 69/16
  6. So, 28/7 + 5/16 = 69/16
    In mixed form: 45/16

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