Add 80/16 and 2/28
1st number: 5 0/16, 2nd number: 2/28
80/16 + 2/28 is 71/14.
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,
80/16 = 80 × 7/16 × 7 = 560/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
2/28 = 2 × 4/28 × 4 = 8/112 - Add the two like fractions:
560/112 + 8/112 = 560 + 8/112 = 568/112 - 568/112 simplified gives 71/14
- So, 80/16 + 2/28 = 71/14
In mixed form: 51/14
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