Add 45/28 and 5/16
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 5/16
45/28 + 5/16 is 215/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
45/28 = 45 × 4/28 × 4 = 180/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
5/16 = 5 × 7/16 × 7 = 35/112 - Add the two like fractions:
180/112 + 35/112 = 180 + 35/112 = 215/112 - So, 45/28 + 5/16 = 215/112
In mixed form: 1103/112
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