Add 3/56 and 16/28
3/56 + 16/28 is 5/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 28 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
3/56 = 3 × 1/56 × 1 = 3/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
16/28 = 16 × 2/28 × 2 = 32/56 - Add the two like fractions:
3/56 + 32/56 = 3 + 32/56 = 35/56 - 35/56 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 3/56 + 16/28 = 5/8
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