Add 5/56 and 28/16, Solve 5/56 + 1 12/16 as a fraction

Add 5/56 and 28/16

1^st number: 5/56, 2^nd number: 1 12/16

5/56 + 28/16 is 103/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
5/56 = 5 × 2/56 × 2 = 10/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
28/16 = 28 × 7/16 × 7 = 196/112
Add the two like fractions:
10/112 + 196/112 = 10 + 196/112 = 206/112
206/112 simplified gives 103/56
So, 5/56 + 28/16 = 103/56
In mixed form: 147/56

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