Add 4/16 and 9/28
4/16 + 9/28 is 4/7.
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,
4/16 = 4 × 7/16 × 7 = 28/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
9/28 = 9 × 4/28 × 4 = 36/112 - Add the two like fractions:
28/112 + 36/112 = 28 + 36/112 = 64/112 - 64/112 simplified gives 4/7
- So, 4/16 + 9/28 = 4/7
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