Add 7/28 and 9/16
7/28 + 9/16 is 13/16.
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,
7/28 = 7 × 4/28 × 4 = 28/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
9/16 = 9 × 7/16 × 7 = 63/112 - Add the two like fractions:
28/112 + 63/112 = 28 + 63/112 = 91/112 - 91/112 simplified gives 13/16
- So, 7/28 + 9/16 = 13/16
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