Add 36/16 and 15/28
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 15/28
36/16 + 15/28 is 39/14.
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,
36/16 = 36 × 7/16 × 7 = 252/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
15/28 = 15 × 4/28 × 4 = 60/112 - Add the two like fractions:
252/112 + 60/112 = 252 + 60/112 = 312/112 - 312/112 simplified gives 39/14
- So, 36/16 + 15/28 = 39/14
In mixed form: 211/14
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