Add 6/16 and 18/28
6/16 + 18/28 is 57/56.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
18/28 = 18 × 4/28 × 4 = 72/112 - Add the two like fractions:
42/112 + 72/112 = 42 + 72/112 = 114/112 - 114/112 simplified gives 57/56
- So, 6/16 + 18/28 = 57/56
In mixed form: 11/56
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