Add 8/28 and 15/16
8/28 + 15/16 is 137/112.
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,
8/28 = 8 × 4/28 × 4 = 32/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
15/16 = 15 × 7/16 × 7 = 105/112 - Add the two like fractions:
32/112 + 105/112 = 32 + 105/112 = 137/112 - So, 8/28 + 15/16 = 137/112
In mixed form: 125/112
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