Add 32/28 and 18/16
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 1 2/16
32/28 + 18/16 is 127/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
32/28 = 32 × 4/28 × 4 = 128/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
18/16 = 18 × 7/16 × 7 = 126/112 - Add the two like fractions:
128/112 + 126/112 = 128 + 126/112 = 254/112 - 254/112 simplified gives 127/56
- So, 32/28 + 18/16 = 127/56
In mixed form: 215/56
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