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Add 3/16 and 36/28

1^st number: 3/16, 2^nd number: 1 8/28

3/16 + 36/28 is 165/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   3/16 = 3 × 7/16 × 7 = 21/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
   36/28 = 36 × 4/28 × 4 = 144/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/112 + 144/112 = 21 + 144/112 = 165/112
5. So, 3/16 + 36/28 = 165/112
   In mixed form: 153/112

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