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Add 45/28 and 6/16

1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 6/16

45/28 + 6/16 is 111/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
    45/28 = 45 × 4/28 × 4 = 180/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/112 + 42/112 = 180 + 42/112 = 222/112
  5. 222/112 simplified gives 111/56
  6. So, 45/28 + 6/16 = 111/56
    In mixed form: 155/56

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