Add 36/16 and 25/28, Solve 2 4/16 + 25/28 as a fraction

Add 36/16 and 25/28

1^st number: 2 4/16, 2^nd number: 25/28

36/16 + 25/28 is 22/7.

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,
25/28 = 25 × 4/28 × 4 = 100/112
Add the two like fractions:
252/112 + 100/112 = 252 + 100/112 = 352/112
352/112 simplified gives 22/7
So, 36/16 + 25/28 = 22/7
In mixed form: 31/7

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