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Add 36/16 and 12/28

1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 12/28

36/16 + 12/28 is 75/28.

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,
    36/16 = 36 × 7/16 × 7 = 252/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
    12/28 = 12 × 4/28 × 4 = 48/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/112 + 48/112 = 252 + 48/112 = 300/112
  5. 300/112 simplified gives 75/28
  6. So, 36/16 + 12/28 = 75/28
    In mixed form: 219/28

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