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Add 7/28 and 30/16

1st number: 7/28, 2nd number: 1 14/16

7/28 + 30/16 is 17/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
    7/28 = 7 × 4/28 × 4 = 28/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    30/16 = 30 × 7/16 × 7 = 210/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/112 + 210/112 = 28 + 210/112 = 238/112
  5. 238/112 simplified gives 17/8
  6. So, 7/28 + 30/16 = 17/8
    In mixed form: 21/8

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