Add 8/16 and 18/28
8/16 + 18/28 is 8/7.
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,
8/16 = 8 × 7/16 × 7 = 56/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
18/28 = 18 × 4/28 × 4 = 72/112 - Add the two like fractions:
56/112 + 72/112 = 56 + 72/112 = 128/112 - 128/112 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 8/16 + 18/28 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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