Add 5/16 and 28/36
5/16 + 28/36 is 157/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
5/16 = 5 × 9/16 × 9 = 45/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
28/36 = 28 × 4/36 × 4 = 112/144 - Add the two like fractions:
45/144 + 112/144 = 45 + 112/144 = 157/144 - So, 5/16 + 28/36 = 157/144
In mixed form: 113/144
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