Add 3/16 and 16/28
3/16 + 16/28 is 85/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 28 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
3/16 = 3 × 7/16 × 7 = 21/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
16/28 = 16 × 4/28 × 4 = 64/112 - Add the two like fractions:
21/112 + 64/112 = 21 + 64/112 = 85/112 - So, 3/16 + 16/28 = 85/112
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