Add 36/16 and 6/28
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 6/28
36/16 + 6/28 is 69/28.
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,
6/28 = 6 × 4/28 × 4 = 24/112 - Add the two like fractions:
252/112 + 24/112 = 252 + 24/112 = 276/112 - 276/112 simplified gives 69/28
- So, 36/16 + 6/28 = 69/28
In mixed form: 213/28
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