Add 54/16 and 49/28
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 1 21/28
54/16 + 49/28 is 41/8.
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,
54/16 = 54 × 7/16 × 7 = 378/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
49/28 = 49 × 4/28 × 4 = 196/112 - Add the two like fractions:
378/112 + 196/112 = 378 + 196/112 = 574/112 - 574/112 simplified gives 41/8
- So, 54/16 + 49/28 = 41/8
In mixed form: 51/8
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