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Add 8/28 and 4/16

8/28 + 4/16 is 15/28.

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,
    8/28 = 8 × 4/28 × 4 = 32/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    4/16 = 4 × 7/16 × 7 = 28/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/112 + 28/112 = 32 + 28/112 = 60/112
  5. 60/112 simplified gives 15/28
  6. So, 8/28 + 4/16 = 15/28

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