Add 6/28 and 7/16
6/28 + 7/16 is 73/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
6/28 = 6 × 4/28 × 4 = 24/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
7/16 = 7 × 7/16 × 7 = 49/112 - Add the two like fractions:
24/112 + 49/112 = 24 + 49/112 = 73/112 - So, 6/28 + 7/16 = 73/112
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